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What does あいにく (ainiku) mean?

あいにく means unfortunately, inconveniently.

Quick facts
Readingあいにく
Romajiainiku
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
あいにく
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkainiku

unfortunately, inconveniently

Example sentences

  • Unfortunately, it's raining today.

  • Unfortunately, he was out.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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