Vocabulary

What does 万一 (まんいち, man'ichi) mean?

万一 (まんいち, man'ichi) means just in case, in the unlikely event.

Quick facts
Readingまんいち
Romajiman'ichi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
まんいち
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonman'ichi

just in case, in the unlikely event

  1. 1noun (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); 10000 to 1
  2. 2adverb · no-adjective (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that

Example sentences

  • If it happens to rain, it will be cancelled.

  • In case of an emergency, please call me.

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