あいにく
あいにく
ainiku
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 81 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
あいにく (あいにく (ainiku)) means "unfortunately". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
unfortunately
Also : regrettably · I'm afraid
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Example Sentences
あいにく今日は都合が悪い。
あいにくきょうはつごうがわるい。
Unfortunately, today is not convenient for me.
あいにく傘を持ってこなかった。
あいにくかさをもってこなかった。
Unfortunately, I did not bring an umbrella.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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