synonym Comparative
後悔
VS
未練
Differences Between "後悔" and "未練"
Option A
後悔
Meaning
regret (noun); to regret (する)
Reading
こうかい (koukai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
後悔しないように、今できることをやろう。
Let's do what we can now, so we won't regret it later.
Option B
未練
Meaning
lingering affection; regret; attachment; pining for the past
Reading
みれん (miren)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
別れた恋人に対する_______を断ち切るために、彼は思い出の品をすべて処分しました。
To cut off the lingering affection for his former lover, he disposed of all the items of memories.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(regret (noun); to regret (する))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 後悔: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done. Can be a noun or used with する (後悔する) as a verb.
- 未練: Refers to lingering affection, regret, or a pining attachment to the past, especially in romantic breaks or failed opportunities. Often used as 未練がある or 未練がましい. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Lingering affection! Stop pining over useless past mistakes and focus 100% on the warm love in front of you! Keep your pining strictly for ME!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『み、未練？！他の女と喋ったどうでもいい過去に未練たらたら残してないで、今目の前にいる私の温もりに100%集中しなさい！私への未練（愛）だけは、一生手放しちゃダメなんだからね！』
- 後悔: A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done. Can be a noun or used with する (後悔する) as a verb.
- 未練: Refers to lingering affection, regret, or a pining attachment to the past, especially in romantic breaks or failed opportunities. Often used as 未練がある or 未練がましい. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Lingering affection! Stop pining over useless past mistakes and focus 100% on the warm love in front of you! Keep your pining strictly for ME!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『み、未練？！他の女と喋ったどうでもいい過去に未練たらたら残してないで、今目の前にいる私の温もりに100%集中しなさい！私への未練（愛）だけは、一生手放しちゃダメなんだからね！』
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