あいにく (ainiku)

unfortunately,Sorry, but....

  • JLPT N3
  • adverb
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Meaning

あいにく (ainiku) is a JLPT N3 adverb meaning “unfortunately,Sorry, but....”.

Example sentences 11

途中とちゅうであいにく 雨あめが 降ふり 出だしたの。

Unfortunately, it began to rain on the way.

あいにく 話はなし 中ちゅうです。

I'm afraid the line is busy.

あいにく 雨あめが 降 った。

Unfortunately it rained.

あいにく 父ちちは 留守るすです。

Unfortunately, my father isn't at home.