Bilingual Guide
Unsatisfactory
Comprehensive Japanese translation guide for the word "unsatisfactory".
How to say in Japanese
遺憾
いかん (ikan)
N3
regret; pity; deplorable; highly regrettable; unsatisfactory
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.
Vocabulary Practice Quiz
Choose the most natural Japanese translation for this context:
遺憾 ... (unsatisfactory)
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Context Nuance:
- 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！』
- 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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