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[まん(万)·が·いち(一)]
mangaichi
adverb, noun

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[まん(万)·が·いつ(一)]
mangaitsu
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English Meaning(s) for 万が一

adverb
  1. (if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; 10000 to 1
noun
  1. (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
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Meanings for each kanji in 万が一

» ten thousand; 10,000
» one; one radical (no.1)

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Sample Sentences for 万が一

I'll eat my hat if, by some chance, my team loses to yours.
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If you change your mind, let us know.
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I looked around for a weapon just in case.
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If you should change your mind, let me know.
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If he should come here, I will let you know at once.
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