regret in Japanese
regret in Japanese is 後悔, 悔いる, 残念 — regret means to feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
regret in Japanese
後悔
Pronounced: kōkai
後悔
Pronounced: kōkai
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
悔いる
Pronounced: kuiru
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
残念
Pronounced: zannen
To feel sorry about (a thing that has or has not happened), afterthink: to wish that a thing had not happened, that something else had happened instead.
What does "regret" mean?
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verb To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
"He deeply regretted saying those words in anger."
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noun A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something in the past.
"She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret."
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noun A polite refusal, especially a note declining an invitation.
"Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding."
regret in a sentence
- He deeply regretted saying those words in anger.
- I regret not asking for her number when I had the chance.
- She looked back on her twenties with a mix of nostalgia and regret.
- Please send your regrets if you cannot attend the wedding.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "regret" in Japanese?
"regret" in Japanese is 後悔, 悔いる, 残念. regret means: To feel sorry about something that happened, or wish it had gone differently.
How do you pronounce 後悔?
"regret" in Japanese is 後悔, pronounced "kōkai".
How do you use "regret" in a sentence?
Example: "He deeply regretted saying those words in anger." In Japanese, "regret" is 後悔, 悔いる, 残念.
Are there other ways to say "regret" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "regret": 後悔, 悔いる, 残念.
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