Meaning of 悔やむ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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悔やむ, 悔むJLPT 2
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Kana Readingくやむ
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Romajikuyamu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `mu` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to mourn; to lament
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to be sorry; to regret; to repent
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Example Sentences
悔やむ, 悔む, くやむ used in context
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Truthfully, if I'd said I didn't have any regrets over my snap decision I'd have been lying.
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「このたびはご愁傷さまでございます。」とひとことお悔みの挨拶をします。
Use a brief expression of condolence, such as: "On this sad occasion we grieve with you".
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Extend condolences to him on his father's death.
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彼女
かのじょ は試験しけん に失敗しっぱい したする ことを悔やんでいる。She regrets that she failed the examination.
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彼
あれ は自分じぶん のばかげたばかげる 行為こうい を悔やんでいる。He regrets his stupid acts.
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He is regretful that he couldn't go.
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