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万が一
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 万が一.
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Entry
1
Adverb (fukushi)
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1
Examples
万が一気が変わったら、知らせて下さい。
If you change your mind, let me know.
2
Common noun
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
Examples
万が一に備えて、武器になるものを探した。
I looked around for a weapon just in case.
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