“Regret” in Japanese
Short answer
Regret in Japanese is “後悔” (koukai). Full meaning: regret, repentance, remorse.
Other ways to say “Regret” in Japanese
無念
bunen regret, chagrin, mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
心残り
kokoronokori regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
悔い
kui regret, repentance
悔恨
kaikon regret, remorse, repentance, contrition
こうかい
koukai regret, repentance, remorse
リグレット
riguretto regret
遺憾の意
ikannoi regret, disappointment
哀悼
aitou condolence, regret, tribute, sorrow, sympathy, lament
恨み
urami resentment, grudge, malice, bitterness; matter for regret, regret
未練
miren lingering attachment, lingering affection, regret, reluctance, ruefulness
慨嘆
gaitan deploring, lamentation, regret, complaint
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