あいにく (ainiku)

unfortunately,Sorry, but....

  • JLPT N3
  • adverb
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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 あめしたの。

Unfortunately, it began to rain on the way.

あいにく はなし ちゅうです。

I'm afraid the line is busy.

あいにく あめ った。

Unfortunately it rained.

あいにく ちち留守るすです。

Unfortunately, my father isn't at home.