残念 (ざんねん, zannen) Japanese meaning: regrettable | Kotomora負
け
て
残
念
です
。
I'm disappointed that we lost the game.
Unfortunately, tomorrow's event has been canceled.
Usage patterns
〈事〉で残念だto be disappointed because of ~
I'm disappointed that we lost the match.
残念な〈事〉a disappointing ~ (news, result, etc.)
It turned out to be a disappointing result.
とても残念だto be very disappointed or regretful
I'm very disappointed that the trip was cancelled.
〈人〉は残念そうだsomeone looks disappointed
He had a disappointed look on his face.
痛
恨
残念 is a mild, everyday expression of disappointment, whereas 痛恨 conveys a much deeper and more painful sense of regret.
残念 is a milder disappointment often about an outcome beyond your control, while 後悔 implies self-blame for your own decision.
deep regret; bitter disappointment
deep regret; bitter disappointment
