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あいにく
ainiku
Unfortunately
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あいにく
あいにく
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Unfortunately
ainiku
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana あいにく
Romaji ainiku
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does あいにく mean in Japanese?
The word あいにく (あいにく) means "unfortunately" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce あいにく?
あいにく is read as あいにく (romaji: ainiku). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is あいにく?
あいにく is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember あいにく quickly?
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