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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