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Adverb (fukushi), Noun
1. with trouble; at great painsUsually written using kana alone
  • せっかく
  • くろう苦労
  • あだ
  • になった
All my pains went for nothing.
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
2. rare; valuable; precious; long-awaitedUsually written using kana alone
  • おまえお前
  • おおごえだ大声出す
  • から
  • せっかく
  • シャッターチャンス
  • のが逃し
  • ちゃった
You just made me miss the perfect shot when you hollered.
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
3. kind; generousUsually written using kana alone
  • こういう
  • じじょう事情
  • ですから
  • ざんねん残念ながら
  • せっかく
  • しょうたい招待
  • 受け
  • いたし
  • かねる
  • のです
As such is the case, I am sorry I can't accept your kind invitation.
Other forms
切角 【せっかく】
Notes
切角: Ateji (phonetic) reading, Rarely-used kanji form.

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