あいにく
あいにく
ainiku
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
あいにく (あいにく (ainiku)) means "Unfortunately". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Unfortunately
Also : regrettably · I'm afraid
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Example Sentences
あいにく今日は都合が悪い。
あいにくきょうはつごうがわるい。
Unfortunately, today is not convenient for me.
あいにく傘を持ってこなかった。
あいにくかさをもってこなかった。
Unfortunately, I did not bring an umbrella.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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