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JLPT N1na-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

遺い憾かん

ikan

regrettable, disappointing

Formal; common in public statements. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. それは遺憾いかんながら本当ほんとうだ。

    That, while regrettable, is true.

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  2. この結果けっかには遺憾いかんな点てんが多おおい。

    This result leaves much to be desired.

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  3. 彼かれはその事件じけんに遺憾いかんの意いを表あらわした。

    He expressed regret over the affair.

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Kanji in 遺憾

  • 遺bequeath; leave behindOnイ・ユイKunのこす
  • 憾remorse; regretOnカンKunうらむ

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