JLPT N3 Intermediate
万一
A one in ten thousand chance; an unlikely worst-case scenario.
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1 Adverb
If by some chance..." / "In the unlikely event that...
Indicates a hypothetical situation with an extremely low probability of occurring, typically referencing a negative event.
Example
万一 、 事故 が 起き たら 、 すぐに この 番号 に 電話 し て ください 。
In the unlikely event that an accident occurs, please call this number immediately.
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2 Noun
An emergency" / "A worst-case scenario
Designates an unforeseen emergency or disaster that is highly unlikely to happen.
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