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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

途中とちゅうであいにく雨あめが降ふり出だしたの。

Unfortunately, it began to rain on the way.

あいにく話はなし中ちゅうです。

I'm afraid the line is busy.

あいにく雨あめが降った。

Unfortunately it rained.

あいにく父ちちは留守るすです。

Unfortunately, my father isn't at home.

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