あいにく

Alternative writings: 生憎, 合憎
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Unfortunately; used to express regret or to say that circumstances are not favorable.

Na-AdjectiveAdverbNounNoun Taking 'の'Usually Kana

Examples

あいにく今日は都合が悪くて参加できません。

Unfortunately I can't attend today; it's not convenient.

あいにく雨が降ってきたのでピクニックは中止になった。

Unfortunately it started to rain, so the picnic was canceled.

あいにくその商品は在庫切れです。申し訳ありません。

Unfortunately that item is out of stock. I'm sorry.

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