unfortunately in Japanese
unfortunately in Japanese is 生憎, 残念 — unfortunately means happening as a result of bad luck or misfortune.
unfortunately in Japanese
生憎
Pronounced: ainiku
Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
残念
Pronounced: zannen
Happening through bad luck, or because of some unfortunate event.
What does "unfortunately" mean?
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adv Happening as a result of bad luck or misfortune.
"Unfortunately, the flight was cancelled and we missed the wedding."
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adv Used to introduce a statement of regret, disappointment, or bad news.
"Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it to the meeting."
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unfortunately in a sentence
- Unfortunately, the flight was cancelled and we missed the wedding.
- Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it to the meeting.
- Unfortunately, we don't have your size in stock.
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What is "unfortunately" in Japanese?
"unfortunately" in Japanese is 生憎, 残念. unfortunately means: Happening as a result of bad luck or misfortune.
How do you pronounce 生憎?
"unfortunately" in Japanese is 生憎, pronounced "ainiku".
How do you use "unfortunately" in a sentence?
Example: "Unfortunately, the flight was cancelled and we missed the wedding." In Japanese, "unfortunately" is 生憎, 残念.
Are there other ways to say "unfortunately" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "unfortunately": 生憎, 残念.
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