万が一 | Japanese meaning

万が一【まんがいち】

Frequency rank: 2,616. – 2,617.

Alsoが【まんがいつ】まんがいちまんがいつ

adverb (fukushi)

(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1see also 万一

This meaning is used when referring to a situation that is very unlikely to occur or a hypothetical scenario. It implies a slim chance of something happening.

If by some chance it rains, the camping trip will be canceled.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)see also 万一

This meaning is used in the context of preparations for emergencies or worst-case scenarios. It emphasizes the need to be ready for potential crises.

In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions.

Example sentences11 results

If he should come here, I will let you know at once.

Tatoeba

If you should change your mind, let me know.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

万が一【まんがいち】

きごう「まんいち万一きごう」をきょうちょう強調したご語。

Wiktionary

万が一【まんがいち】

Frequency rank: 2,616. – 2,617.

Alsoが【まんがいつ】まんがいちまんがいつ

adverb (fukushi)

(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1see also 万一

This meaning is used when referring to a situation that is very unlikely to occur or a hypothetical scenario. It implies a slim chance of something happening.

If by some chance it rains, the camping trip will be canceled.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)see also 万一

This meaning is used in the context of preparations for emergencies or worst-case scenarios. It emphasizes the need to be ready for potential crises.

In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions.

Example sentences11 results

If he should come here, I will let you know at once.

Tatoeba

If you should change your mind, let me know.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

万が一【まんがいち】

きごう「まんいち万一きごう」をきょうちょう強調したご語。

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万

N52

意ten thousand; 10,000

訓よろず

音マン、バン

名かず、ま、ゆる

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一

N51

意one; one radical (no.1)

訓ひと-、ひと.つ

音イチ、イツ

名かず、い、いっ、いる、かつ、かづ、てん、はじめ、ひ、ひとつ、まこと

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万が一【まんがいち】

Frequency rank: 2,616. – 2,617.

Alsoが【まんがいつ】まんがいちまんがいつ

adverb (fukushi)

(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1see also 万一

This meaning is used when referring to a situation that is very unlikely to occur or a hypothetical scenario. It implies a slim chance of something happening.

If by some chance it rains, the camping trip will be canceled.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)see also 万一

This meaning is used in the context of preparations for emergencies or worst-case scenarios. It emphasizes the need to be ready for potential crises.

In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions.

Example sentences11 results

If he should come here, I will let you know at once.

Tatoeba

If you should change your mind, let me know.

Tatoeba

国語辞典Japanese definitions

万が一【まんがいち】

きごう「まんいち万一きごう」をきょうちょう強調したご語。

Wiktionary

万が一【まんがいち】

Frequency rank: 2,616. – 2,617.

Alsoが【まんがいつ】まんがいちまんがいつ

adverb (fukushi)

(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1see also 万一

This meaning is used when referring to a situation that is very unlikely to occur or a hypothetical scenario. It implies a slim chance of something happening.