不ふ幸こう中ちゅうの幸さいわい

expression, noun

small mercy in misfortune; silver lining; blessing in disguise

Used when something good or fortunate occurs within an otherwise unfortunate situation. Often said to find a positive aspect in a bad event.

• 事じ故こに遭あったが、怪け我がが軽かるかったのは不ふ幸こう中ちゅうの幸さいわいだった。

  I had an accident, but it was a small mercy that my injuries were minor.

• 財さい布ふを落おとしたが、中なかにあまりお金かねが入はいっていなかったのが不ふ幸こう中ちゅうの幸さいわいだ。

  I lost my wallet, but it was a blessing in disguise that there wasn't much money in it.