Vocabulary

Ironically

皮肉(ひにく)にも

Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Adverb

In a way that is contrary to what is expected, often in a surprising or amusing manner.

予想や期待とは反対の形で、しばしば意外さや滑稽さを伴って起こるさま。皮肉なことに。

Examples

  1. Ironically, the fire station burned down.
  2. He studied medicine but, ironically, became a patient himself.

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