残ざん念ねんなことに

expression

unfortunately; regrettably

Fixed phrase used to express regret or disappointment about a situation. Often placed at the beginning of a sentence.

See also: 残念

• 残ざん念ねんなことに、彼かれは来こられなかった。

  Unfortunately, he couldn't come.

• 残ざん念ねんなことに、その店みせは閉しまっていた。

  Regrettably, the shop was closed.