あいにく

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); adverb (fukushi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

unfortunately; sorry, but ...word usually written using kana alone

Other forms

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unfortunately

This expression is used to convey regret or disappointment about something that is unfavorable or unfortunate.

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Unfortunately, it started to rain.

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Unfortunately, I am not available that day.

sorry, but ...

This usage is often employed to preface a negative response or to soften the impact of bad news.

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I'm sorry, but I cannot accept your proposal.

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I'm sorry, but I'm fully booked tomorrow.

Generated collocations (experimental)

I'm sorry, but we are closed.unfortunate weatherunfortunate circumstancesI'm sorry, but I'm in a meeting.unfortunately, I have plans.unfortunate contentUnfortunately, I can't help.Unfortunately, I'm on the phone.I'm sorry to keep you waiting.Unfortunately, that day doesn't work.

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

きごう（きごう）

きごう（ちょうよく趙翼きごう「きごう」きごう）

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Example sentences

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1. 。。

But, unfortunately, the game was called off due to rain.

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2. 。。

I went all the way to see him only to find him not at home.

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3. 、、。。

He told me his address, but unfortunately I had no paper to write it down on.

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4. 。。

I visited him only to find him absent.

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5. 、、。。

I went to see the doctor, only to find him absent.

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6. 。。

It was unfortunate that it rained yesterday.

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7. 、、。。

It happened that I was out when you called yesterday.

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8. 、、。。

I am sorry to learn you called at my home yesterday while I was out.

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9. 。。

The weather is unfavorable for our athletic meet today.

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10. 。。

As it happens, I don't have any money with me today.

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11. 、、。。

Much as I'd like to come, I'm afraid I'll be too busy.

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12. 、、。。

I'd like to go, only I've got a cold.

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13. 。。

Unfortunately, my mother isn't at home.

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14. 。。

I'm afraid the line is busy.

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15. 。。

I'm sorry, my father is out.

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16. 。。

I'm sorry my father is out.

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17. 。。

I'm afraid we don't have any left.

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18. 。。

To my great disappointment, she didn't come.

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19. 。。

Unfortunately, the store was closed.

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20. 。。

Unfortunately he refused to come.

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あいにく

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); adverb (fukushi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'