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遺憾

Reading

Kana: いかん
Romaji: ikan
Kana
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Definition

1

regrettable; unsatisfactory

Kanji

Readings: イ、 ユイ、 のこ.す
Meanings: bequeath, leave behind, reserve
Readings: カン、 うら.む
Meanings: remorse, regret, be sorry

Example Sentences

それは遺憾(いかん)ながら本当(ほんとう)だ。
➥That, while regrettable, is true.
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(きみ)行動(こうどう)には遺憾(いかん)(てん)(おお)い。
➥Your behavior leaves much to be desired.
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トムの報告書(ほうこくしょ)には遺憾(いかん)(てん)(おお)い。
➥Tom's report leaves much to be desired.
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それは遺憾(いかん)なところが(おお)い。
➥It leaves nothing much to be desired.
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この結果(けっか)には遺憾(いかん)(てん)(おお)い。
➥This result leaves much to be desired.
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(かれ)はその事件(じけん)遺憾(いかん)()(あらわ)した。
➥He expressed regret over the affair.
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