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万(が)一 + Phrase
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About 万が一
万が一 is primarily used adverbially, so will often come at the beginning of sentences.
- 万が一の時のために防災セットを買っておきましょう。Let's buy a disaster kit (in advance) just in case.
- 万が一来れなくなった場合は、連絡をください。In the unlikely event that you are unable to come, please contact us.
- 万が一の時のためにメールアドレスも教えていただいてもよろしいでしょうか。Can I possibly have your email address too just in case.
- 万一分からないことがあれば、何でも私に聞いてください。If by chance, there is something you don't understand, you can ask me anything.
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万が一のことがあったら、お祖母さんの家に子どもを預けることになっている。
If an unlikely event happens, it has been decided that the children will be entrusted to grandmother.
万が一、宝くじが当たったら、世界一周旅行をすると思う。
By any chance, if I win a lottery, I think I will go on a round-the-world trip.
万が一のために、消火器を買うことにした。
I decided to buy a fire extinguisher, just in case.
万が一思いついたら、アイデアを教えてください。
Just in case you think of something, please tell me your idea.
万が一熊の足跡を見つけた場合は、連絡してください。
Just in case you should find bear tracks, please let me know.
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万が一 – Grammar Discussion
Most Recent Replies (3 in total)
Brand_S
About 7 months ago
I’ve noticed that 万一 often appears in the phrase 万一に備える, to mean to provide against contingencies. Is that true of 万が一 as well?
Fuga
About 7 months ago
Hey there!
万一 is just a short 万が一 with the が omitted, so both would work with that phrase! I hope that answers your question!
Brand_S
About 7 months ago
It does! Thank you! I’ve actually only ever seen 万一に備える in the wild. I didn’t know until I saw that grammar item that 万一 was still used in other contexts!
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