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遺憾

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 遺憾

かん
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #15338
1

regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable

Examples
それは遺憾ながら本当だ。
That, while regrettable, is true.

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 647
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

bequeath
leave behind
reserve

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のこ.す
16 strokes
Frequency: 1682
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

remorse
regret
be sorry

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うら.む
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