This is the 5578th most frequent Japanese word.
くしくも
"くしくも" means "oddly enough" or "ironically."
The word 'くしくも' is used to indicate an ironic situation, emphasizing an unexpected or surprising outcome.
くしくも彼が試験に合格しました。
Ironically, he passed the exam.
Here 'くしくも' implies a coincidental repercussion or event, drawing attention to the unexpected nature of the encounter.
私たちはくしくも同じ場所で出会った。
Coincidentally, we met at the same place.
In this usage, 'くしくも' indicates a turn of events that might feel paradoxical or surprising, stressing the unlikely choice made.