万一
まんいち
manichi
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
万一 (まんいち (manichi)) means "In the worst case". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
In the worst case
Also : By some chance · The worst(-case scenario)
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Example Sentences
万一のために保険に入った。
まんいちのためにほけんにはいった。
I took out insurance just in case.
万一雨が降っても傘を持っていく。
まんいちあめがふってもかさをもっていく。
Even if it rains by some chance, I will bring an umbrella.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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