No. 2,305 in Japanese
あいにく
Unfortunately; regrettably.
In a sentence
あいにく、彼は外出中です。
Unfortunately, he is out right now.
The word 'あいにく' (ainiku) is used here to express regret about a situation that does not align with desires or expectations.
あいにくな天気で、イベントが中止になりました。
Due to the unfortunate weather, the event was canceled.
In this sentence, 'あいにく' is used to describe unfavorable circumstances, showcasing the speaker's disappointment or acknowledgment of bad luck.
その製品はあいにく売り切れています。
That product is unfortunately sold out.
'あいにく' expresses regret or apologetic sentiment when informing a situation that's unfortunate for the listener.
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