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こうかい
koukai
Regret, repentance
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後悔
こうかい
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Regret, repentance
koukai
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana こうかい
Romaji koukai
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What does 後悔 mean in Japanese?
The word 後悔 (こうかい) means "regret, repentance" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
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後悔 is read as こうかい (romaji: koukai). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 後悔?
後悔 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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