emergency; unexpected event; rare possibility
Refers to a hypothetical or unlikely negative event, often used in the context of preparation or insurance. The phrase is a set expression combining もしも (if by any chance) and こと (thing/matter).
You should get insurance in case of an emergency.
If something unexpected happens, please call this number.
Kanji spelling using 事; rarely seen in modern writing.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; very rare and literary.
Full kanji spelling; archaic and not used in modern Japanese.
A compound of もしも (if by any chance) + の (possessive particle) + こと (thing/matter). The phrase literally means 'the thing of if by any chance,' and it became a set expression for an unforeseen event.