English–Japanese

“if by any chance” in Japanese

Japanese

Also万が一 (mangaichi)

Pronunciation

Romajiman'ichi

Example

万一遅れる場合は、連絡してください。man ichi oku re ru ba ai wa ren raku shi te ku da sa i

If by any chance you are late, please contact me.

Illustration for 万一 (if by any chance)

How to say “if by any chance” in Japanese

“If by any chance” in Japanese is 万一 (man'ichi).

Frames a rare possible event as a reason to consider what to do next.

Full entry for 万一: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 万一

万一に備えて、懐中電灯を用意しています。man ichi ni sona e te kai chū den tō o yō i shi te i ma su

I keep a flashlight ready for emergencies.

Tips for using 万一

  • In warnings and instructions, 万一の際 (man'ichi no sai) introduces what to do if a rare problem occurs, giving the word a practical tone.

Other Japanese words for “if by any chance”

万が一道に迷っても、電話してください。man ga ichi michi ni mayo tte mo den wa shi te ku da sa i

If by any chance you get lost, please call me.

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