N3
ざんねんながら (zannen nagara)
残念ながら
Unfortunately; I'm afraid to say...
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to express regret or disappointment when delivering bad news or declining something. It softens the blow. (残念ですが と同じように使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
残念ながら、ご希望に沿うことはできません。
Unfortunately, we cannot meet your request.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "残念ながら"!
残念ながら、今日のパーティーには_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「残念ながら」は、何かできないことや、好ましくない結果を伝えるときに使います。
English: 「残念ながら」is used when conveying inability to do something or an undesirable outcome.
English: 「残念ながら」is used when conveying inability to do something or an undesirable outcome.
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