| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 後悔 | こうかい |
Pronunciation: kōkai
How to Say It Outloud: koh-kai
Usage: Used to express regret or remorse for something done in the past.
Example Sentence Japanese:
私はそれをしなかったことを後悔している。
私はそれをしなかったことを後悔している。Example Sentence English:I regret not doing it.
I regret not doing it.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 悔いる | くいる |
Pronunciation: kuiru
How to Say It Outloud: koo-ee-roo
Usage: Used more in written form and considered formal, meaning to deeply regret or repent.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は自分の行動を悔いている。
彼は自分の行動を悔いている。Example Sentence English:He deeply regrets his actions.
He deeply regrets his actions.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 残念 | ざんねん |
Pronunciation: zannen
How to Say It Outloud: zan-nen
Usage: Used to express disappointment or regret over an unfortunate situation.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼が来られないのは残念です。
彼が来られないのは残念です。Example Sentence English:It is regrettable that he can't come.
It is regrettable that he can't come.Dictionary
後悔こうかいCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounSuru verb
Transitive verb
Intransitive verb
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- regret; repentance; remorse
残念ざんねんCommon wordjlpt-n4
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
- Regret (emotion)
悔いくいCommon word
Noun- regret; repentance
恨みうらみCommon wordjlpt-n2
Noun- resentment; grudge; malice; bitterness
- matter for regret; regret
心残りこころのこり
NounNa-adjective (keiyodoshi)
- regret
- flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
反省はんせいCommon wordjlpt-n2
NounSuru verb
Transitive verb
- reflection; reconsideration; introspection; meditation; contemplation
Suru verb
Transitive verb
- regret; repentance; remorse; being sorry
- Human self-reflection
無念むねんCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounNa-adjective (keiyodoshi)
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- regret; chagrin; mortification
- freedom from obstructive thoughts
未練みれんCommon wordjlpt-n1
NounNa-adjective (keiyodoshi)
- lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
哀悼あいとうCommon word
NounSuru verb
Transitive verb
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- condolence; regret; tribute; sorrow; sympathy; lament
悔恨かいこん
NounSuru verb
Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
名残惜しいなごりおしいCommon word
I-adjective (keiyoushi)- reluctant (to part)
悲しむかなしむCommon wordjlpt-n3
Godan verb with 'mu' endingTransitive verb
- to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
悔いるくいる
Ichidan verbTransitive verb
- to regret
思い残すおもいのこす
Godan verb with 'su' endingTransitive verb
- to regret
嘆くなげくCommon wordjlpt-n1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingTransitive verb
Intransitive verb
- to lament; to grieve; to regret
Transitive verb
- to deplore
悔やむくやむjlpt-n2
Godan verb with 'mu' endingTransitive verb
- to mourn; to lament
Transitive verb
- to be sorry; to regret; to repent
遺憾の意いかんのい
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)Noun
- regret; disappointment
恨むうらむCommon wordjlpt-n2
Godan verb with 'mu' endingTransitive verb
- to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
リグレットリグレット
Noun- regret
- Regret
惜しむおしむCommon wordjlpt-n1
Godan verb with 'mu' endingTransitive verb
- to be frugal; to be sparing
Transitive verb
- to value; to hold dear
Transitive verb
- to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
Transitive verb
- to be unwilling; to be reluctant
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