unhappiness; misfortune; disaster
Broad term for unhappiness, bad luck, or a tragic event. Can be used as a noun or na-adjective.
He overcame the misfortunes of his life.
不幸な出来事が続いた。
Unfortunate events continued one after another.
death (of a relative); bereavement
Euphemistic use, typically referring to the death of a family member. Often used in formal or sympathetic contexts.
ご不幸があったと聞いて、お悔やみ申し上げます。
I heard about your bereavement and offer my condolences.
That family was struck by one misfortune after another.
Since my friend had a death in the family, I sent flowers.
She has led an unhappy life.
That decision brought about later misfortune.
不幸 is a noun for objective misfortune or unhappiness, while 惨め is an adjective describing the subjective feeling of misery.
不幸 means unhappiness or misfortune, the direct opposite of 幸い's sense of happiness or blessing.
不幸 means unhappiness or misfortune, the direct opposite of the good fortune expressed by 幸 (さち).