Meaning

Primary

Unhappiness

Alternatives

Misfortune, Misery, Death

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When you do not have happiness, you have unhappiness, misfortune and misery. This can also mean death, usually of a family member.

Reading

ふこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分の不幸

    one's own misfortune

    他人の不幸

    other people's misfortune

    人の不幸

    somebody's misfortune

Context Sentences

身内に不幸があったので、今日はお休みします。

I'll be taking the day off today due to a family tragedy.

まるで不幸のどん底のようにいるような顔をしてるけど、どうしたの?

You look as if you're in the depths of misfortune. What happened?

ワニカニ教に入ると幸せになれますが、辞めると不幸になるんで気をつけてくださいね。

Entering the WaniKani religion may bring happiness, but be careful, as leaving it may lead to unhappiness.

Kanji Composition