Words Starting with "U"

A metaphor for bad luck or misfortune, likened to a stone that always sinks in water and never surfaces.

A fate that is uncertain, encompassing both good fortune and misfortune; a concept describing the unpredictability of life.

The fate of a coconut husk that always floats or rises in water, often used metaphorically for someone who is lucky or fortunate.

A proverb describing luck or fate that cannot be avoided, often used to express that everyone must experience their destiny.

Profit earned from a trading company and distributed to shareholders as dividends.

Pertaining to hopes or possibilities dependent on luck, often used to express that someone acts or departs with the hope of achieving a favorable outcome.

Reliant solely on fate or luck without logical calculation or careful consideration, as in decisions made impulsively.

Swelling of the legs caused by beriberi disease due to vitamin B deficiency, or a condition of severely enlarged, swollen legs resembling elephantiasis.

To fumigate or expose to smoke slowly, often in a traditional or ceremonial context.

To do something slowly or gradually, originating from Minangkabau language describing a non-rushed working style.

A gift or offering given as a token of respect or appreciation.

Pleasure or delight in life, including enjoyable food and satisfying livelihood.

A symbol of grandeur or ceremony, such as a royal umbrella, carried in procession; also refers to the equipment or paraphernalia used in such a ceremony.

A ceremony conducted according to the traditions or customs of a community, reflecting cultural values and local wisdom.

A formal military ceremony conducted by government agencies on the 17th and national holidays, involving flag hoisting and salutes.

A celebratory ceremony or ritual that marks an individual's transition from youth to adulthood, often involving instruction or initiation into a group.

An official ceremony held by the Central Government to mark significant national events, such as state funerals.

A traditional ceremony or ritual held to mark significant life events throughout a person's lifespan, such as birth, puberty, marriage, and death.

A ritual ceremony that involves sacred or holy dance as a central part of its execution.

A traditional Javanese wedding ceremony that formally unites the bride and groom, marking their union in marriage.

A ceremony held to cleanse oneself from sins, disasters, and bad luck, often in a ritual or spiritual context.

In a classical context, an assistant or aide to an ambassador in a diplomatic mission.

Money or reward given as compensation for services rendered or for labor expended to accomplish something, such as salary or wages.

The net amount of money received by an employee after deductions, comprising base salary and allowances.

Piece-rate wage paid to an employee based on the quantity of goods produced or tasks completed, rather than time worked.

Daily wage paid to an employee based on the work output of a single day, contingent upon their attendance and work on that day.

A comforter or something that alleviates sadness and anxiety, providing inner peace.

An idiom meaning 'yields no result or profit at all,' often used for futile efforts or ventures.

Payment given to employees for work performed outside official working hours or on national holidays.

The lowest wage level that must legally or through union agreements be paid by a company to an employee.