LingakuFrequency rank: 2,616. – 2,617.
- (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1see also 万一
- (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)see also 万一
adverb (fukushi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1
- (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
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.
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.
Generated collocations (experimental)
まんがいち万が一のとき時in the event of an emergencyまんがいち万が一のばあい場合in the unlikely eventまんがいち万が一をかんがえる考えるto consider the worst-case scenarioまんがいち万が一にそなえる備えるto prepare for emergenciesまんがいち万が一のりすくリスクthe risk of an unlikely eventまんがいち万が一のじたい事態an emergency situationまんがいち万が一のじこ事故an unlikely accidentまんがいち万が一にたいする対するたいさく対策measures against unforeseen eventsまんがいち万が一のためにfor the case of an emergencyまんがいち万が一のれんらくさき連絡先emergency contact information
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If she should come to Japan, Jane would be very happy.
I'll eat my hat if, by some chance, my team loses to yours.
Just in case, you should get auto insurance.