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JLPT N1 Advanced

遺憾

Formal expression of regret or disappointment, often used in official statements.

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遺憾な na-adjective
遺憾に思う common phrase
Noun, Na-adjective

Regrettable" / "Unfortunate" (Formal)

Used in official contexts to express dissatisfaction or disappointment regarding a specific outcome or conduct.

Example

今回 の 決定 は 、 誠に 遺憾 です 。

This decision is truly regrettable.

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遺憾
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Formal expression of regret or disappointment, often used in official statements.
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