Vocab Info
N3 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Adverb, Noun, No-adjective
生憎unfortunately, Sorry, but ...
Dictionary Definition
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Adverb, Noun, No-adjective
1.
unfortunately, sorry, but ...
Usually written using kana alone
All Forms
生憎 【あいにく】、合憎 【あいにく】
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
あ
い
に
く
General Top 10,100
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今日は運動会なのに生憎の空模様だ。
It's unfortunate that the weather is unfavorable for the sports festival today.
店員:「生憎ですがその商品は売り切れました。」
Shop assistant: 'Unfortunately, that item is sold out.'
地元に帰ったついでに友達を訪ねましたが、生憎留守にしていました。
I visited my friend while I was in my hometown, but unfortunately, they were not home.
ピクニックをするためにお弁当を用意した。ところが外は生憎の天気だった。
I prepared a packed lunch for a picnic, but unfortunately, the weather outside was not favorable.
店員:「こちらの商品はいかがですか〜?」客:「生憎な事に持ち合わせがなくて…。」
Shop assistant: 'How about this product?' Customer: 'Unfortunately, I don't have enough money at the moment...'
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