synonym Comparative
遺憾
VS
悔やむ
Differences Between "遺憾" and "悔やむ"
Option A
遺憾
Meaning
regret; pity; deplorable; highly regrettable; unsatisfactory
Reading
いかん (ikan)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
政府のスポークスマンは、隣国による一方的な領海侵入に対して、「極めて_______である」との声明を発表しました。
The government spokesman released a statement saying, 'It is extremely regrettable' regarding the unilateral intrusion of territorial waters by the neighboring country.
Option B
悔やむ
Meaning
to regret; to mourn; to lament
Reading
くやむ (kuyamu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
過去の自分の選択を悔やんでも仕方がない。
It's no use regretting my past choices.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(regret; pity; deplorable; highly regrettable; unsatisfactory)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 遺憾: Refers to deep regret, pity, or feeling deplorable/unsatisfactory about a bad result, accident, or diplomatic dispute (extremely formal/academic). Often used as 遺憾の意 (expression of regret) or 極めて遺憾. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Deep regret! Deplorable! It is highly regrettable that today's date is ending! Pull me close and proceed to the dinner date!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『いかん（遺憾）よ！『今日のデートはもう終わりです』なんて、極めて遺憾（名名残惜しい）だわ！遺憾の意を示すために、私の肩をギュッと抱き寄せて、夜のデートに突入しなさい！』
- 悔やむ: Expresses regret over past actions or inactions, or mourning for someone's death. It conveys a strong sense of sorrow or remorse.
- 遺憾: Refers to deep regret, pity, or feeling deplorable/unsatisfactory about a bad result, accident, or diplomatic dispute (extremely formal/academic). Often used as 遺憾の意 (expression of regret) or 極めて遺憾. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Deep regret! Deplorable! It is highly regrettable that today's date is ending! Pull me close and proceed to the dinner date!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『いかん（遺憾）よ！『今日のデートはもう終わりです』なんて、極めて遺憾（名名残惜しい）だわ！遺憾の意を示すために、私の肩をギュッと抱き寄せて、夜のデートに突入しなさい！』
- 悔やむ: Expresses regret over past actions or inactions, or mourning for someone's death. It conveys a strong sense of sorrow or remorse.
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