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unfortunate in Japanese

unfortunate in Japanese is 不幸 — unfortunate means having bad luck; suffering misfortune.

unfortunate in Japanese

不幸
adj
Pronounced: fukō

What does "unfortunate" mean?

  1. adj Having bad luck; suffering misfortune.
    "The unfortunate traveller missed his train and then lost his wallet."
  2. adj Regrettable or unsuitable.
    "It's unfortunate that the shop closes just before I finish work."
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unfortunate in a sentence

  • The unfortunate traveller missed his train and then lost his wallet.
  • An unfortunate series of events left them stranded overnight.
  • It's unfortunate that the shop closes just before I finish work.
  • The unfortunate timing of the call meant I missed the start of the film.

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What is "unfortunate" in Japanese?
"unfortunate" in Japanese is 不幸. unfortunate means: Having bad luck; suffering misfortune.
How do you pronounce 不幸?
"unfortunate" in Japanese is 不幸, pronounced "fukō".
How do you use "unfortunate" in a sentence?
Example: "The unfortunate traveller missed his train and then lost his wallet." In Japanese, "unfortunate" is 不幸.
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