What does あいにく mean?
あいにく is a Japanese adverb meaning “unfortunately” in English. It is written as あいにく in hiragana, and ainiku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
あいにく、その日は都合が悪いです。
Unfortunately, that day isn't convenient for me.
出かけようとしたら、あいにく雨が降ってきた。
Just as I was about to go out, it started to rain, unfortunately.