不幸
ふこう
fukou
nounVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
不幸 (ふこう (fukou)) means "sorrow". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
sorrow
Also : disaster · accident · misfortune · unhappiness
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 不幸 (ふこう) means 'unhappiness'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of unhappiness.
Example Sentences
彼女の不幸に心が痛んだ。
かのじょのふこうにこころがいたんだ。
My heart ached at her unhappiness.
不幸な出来事が起きた。
ふこうなできごとがおきた。
An unfortunate event occurred.
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