“Regrettable” in Japanese
Short answer
Regrettable in Japanese is “惜しい” (oshii). Full meaning: regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate; precious, dear, valuable; too good for, deserving better.
Other ways to say “Regrettable” in Japanese
残り惜しい
nokorioshii regrettable, reluctant
残念
zannen regrettable, unfortunate, disappointing, vexing
遺憾
ikan regrettable, unsatisfactory, deplorable, lamentable
心外
shingai regrettable, vexing, upsetting; unthinkable, wholly unexpected
惜い
oshii regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate; precious, dear, valuable; too good for, deserving better
おしい
oshii regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate; precious, dear, valuable; too good for, deserving better
残り惜い
nokorioshii regrettable, reluctant
残惜しい
nokorioshii regrettable, reluctant
嘆かわしい
nagekawashii lamentable, deplorable, regrettable, sad, wretched
のこりおしい
nokorioshii regrettable, reluctant
イカン
ikan regrettable, unsatisfactory, deplorable, lamentable
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