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万一
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 万一.
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Entry
1
Common noun
(unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario); 10000 to 1
Examples
万一の場合に備えて貯金するのは賢明だ。
It is wise to save money for a rainy day.
2
Adverb (fukushi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that
Examples
万一彼がこちらへきたらすぐ知らせます。
If by any chance he comes here, I'll let you know at once.
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