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あいにく

aɪnɪkɯ
AdverbNa-adjective (Adjectival Noun)
Adverb

Unfortunately / Regrettably

General / Polite

Used to express that circumstances are not ideal or convenient, often used when politely refusing a request or delivering bad news.

Ví dụ:
"お誘いありがとう。でも、あいにくその日は予定があるんだ。"
→ Thank you for the invitation. But unfortunately, I have plans on that day.
"申し訳ありませんが、あいにくその商品は品切れです。"
→ I'm very sorry, but unfortunately that product is out of stock.
"彼に会おうと訪ねていったが、あいにく留守だった。"
→ I went to visit him, but unfortunately he was out.
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Na-adjective (Adjectival Noun)
Attributive: あいにくな

Unfortunate / Inconvenient

General

Describes a situation or condition as being unfortunate, ill-timed, or regrettable.

Ví dụ:
"旅行中はあいにくな天気が続いた。"
→ During the trip, the unfortunate weather continued.
"それはあいにくなことでしたね。"
→ That was an unfortunate thing, wasn't it?
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Collocations

あいにくの雨
Unfortunate rain
あいにくの天気
Unfortunate weather
あいにくですが
Unfortunately, but... / I'm sorry to say, but...
あいにく留守にする
To unfortunately be out / not at home