synonym Comparative
悔しい
VS
遺憾
Differences Between "悔しい" and "遺憾"
Option A
悔しい
Meaning
frustrating, regrettable, vexing, mortifying
Reading
くやしい (kuyashii)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
試合に負けて、とても悔しいです。
I lost the game, and I'm very frustrated/regretful.
Option B
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(frustrating, regrettable, vexing, mortifying)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 悔しい: An i-adjective expressing feelings of regret, frustration, or annoyance, often due to failure, loss, or unfairness, especially when one could have done better.
- 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！』
- 悔しい: An i-adjective expressing feelings of regret, frustration, or annoyance, often due to failure, loss, or unfairness, especially when one could have done better.
- 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！』
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