残ざん念ねんながら

expression, adverb

unfortunately; regrettably

A fixed adverbial phrase used to express regret or disappointment about a situation. Often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause.

• 残ざん念ねんながら、明日あしたのイベントは中ちゅう止しになりました。

  Unfortunately, tomorrow's event has been canceled.

• 残ざん念ねんながら、彼かれはその試し験けんに合ごう格かくできなかった。

  Regrettably, he was unable to pass the exam.