Used when something good happens by chance or timing. Often implies a fortunate coincidence. Antonym: 折悪しく (unfortunately).
Antonyms: 折悪しく
Fortunately, he happened to pass by.
Luckily the train came just then, so I was able to get on right away.
unfortunately; at a bad time
Standard kanji spelling for this adverb.
Variant with okurigana り; less common but still seen.
Rare kanji variant using 良 for よ.
Rare kanji variant using 好 for よ; not standard.
Rare kanji variant using 好 for よ; not standard.
Compound of 折 (opportunity, time) + よく (adverbial form of よい, good). Literally 'at a good time'.