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よりによって

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word よりによって

選りによって
選りに選って
Expression
Usually kana
Freq #7480
1

Used to lament a particularly undesirable outcome or choice

of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)

Examples
よりによってこんなところで君に会うなんて。
Of all places to meet you!

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 57
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

elect
select
choose
prefer

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えら.ぶ
え.る
よ.る
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