あいにく (ainiku)
unfortunately,Sorry, but....
- JLPT N3
- adverb
- Pitch 0
- #11273 most frequent
Meaning
あいにく (ainiku) is a JLPT N3 adverb meaning “unfortunately,Sorry, but....”.
Example sentences 11
途中であいにく雨が降り出したの。
Unfortunately, it began to rain on the way.
あいにく話中です。
I'm afraid the line is busy.
あいにく雨が降った。
Unfortunately it rained.
あいにく父は留守です。
Unfortunately, my father isn't at home.
あいにく母は留守です。
Unfortunately, my mother isn't at home.
あいにく昨日は雨だった。
Unfortunately it rained yesterday.
あいにく、彼女は不在です。
Unfortunately, she is absent.
あいにく店は閉まっていた。
Unfortunately, the store was closed.
あいにくですが、彼は外出中です。
Sorry, but he is out now.
生憎、毎朝早く起きなければなりません。
Unfortunately, I have to get up early every morning.
あいにくですが本日は予約でいっぱいです。
I'm sorry, today is fully booked.