synonym Comparative
悔しい
VS
残念な
Differences Between "悔しい" and "残念な"
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
残念な
Meaning
regrettable; disappointing; too bad
Reading
ざんねんな (zannen na)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
試合に負けて残念だった。
It was disappointing that we lost the game.
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.
- 残念な: A 'na-adjective' used to express regret, disappointment, or sympathy for an unfortunate situation or outcome. (不幸な状況や結果に対して、後悔、失望、あるいは同情の気持ちを表す「な形容詞」です。)
- 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.
- 残念な: A 'na-adjective' used to express regret, disappointment, or sympathy for an unfortunate situation or outcome. (不幸な状況や結果に対して、後悔、失望、あるいは同情の気持ちを表す「な形容詞」です。)
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