Illustration: A family stands under the covered entrance of their apartment building, fully prepared for a picnic, while heavy rain splashes across the courtyard beyond. One adult holds an open picnic basket with carefully packed food; the other carries a rolled groundsheet.

JLPT N3adverbLevel estimated by Bebop

あいにく

ainiku

unfortunately, I’m sorry but

Example sentences

  1. あいにくですが本日ほんじつは予約よやくでいっぱいです。

    I’m sorry, today is fully booked.

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  2. あいにく話中はなしちゅうです。

    I’m afraid the line is busy.

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  3. あいにく雨あめが降ふった。

    Unfortunately, it rained.

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