synonym Comparative
残念
VS
残念な
Differences Between "残念" and "残念な"
Option A
残念
Meaning
regrettable, disappointing, too bad
Reading
ざんねん (zannen)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
試合に負けて残念です。
It's a shame we lost the game.
Option B
残念な
Meaning
regrettable; disappointing; too bad
Reading
ざんねんな (zannenna)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
パーティーに行けなくて、とても残念です。
It's very regrettable that I can't go to the party.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(regrettable, disappointing, too bad)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 残念: Expresses disappointment or regret. Can be used as an interjection '残念！' or as a noun/adjective '残念です/な'.
- 残念な: An adjectival noun (な-adjective) used to express regret, disappointment, or sympathy for an unfortunate situation. Often followed by です or だ.
- 残念: Expresses disappointment or regret. Can be used as an interjection '残念！' or as a noun/adjective '残念です/な'.
- 残念な: An adjectival noun (な-adjective) used to express regret, disappointment, or sympathy for an unfortunate situation. Often followed by です or だ.
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