憾
憾·regret
- On-yomi
- カン
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 遺憾 | いかん | regrettable, deplorable |
| 遺憾の意 | いかんのい | an expression of regret |
| 遺憾なく | いかんなく | fully, to the utmost |
| 憾み | うらみ | regret, a matter for regret |
Example sentences
今回の結果は誠に遺憾です。
こんかいのけっかはまことにいかんです。
The result this time is truly regrettable.
彼は実力を遺憾なく発揮した。
かれはじつりょくをいかんなくはっきした。
He displayed his ability to the full.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 遺憾 as いかんじ or ゆいかん — it is いかん
- Misreading 遺憾なく as 'regrettably' — it actually means 'without anything left undone', i.e. fully
Memory aid
Picture it
The heart 忄 beside the same element found in 感 — a feeling, but one that leaves a sting: regret.
Quick check
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