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[こう()·かい()]
koukai
noun, suru verb, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 後悔

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. regret; repentance; remorse

Definition and Synonyms for 後悔

Repent feel remorse for
Synonyms: うらむ, 後悔, 思い残す, 恨む, 悔いる, 悔やむ, 悔しがる, 悔恨, 惜しむ, 惜しがる, 残念に思う, 無念がる
Regret sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
Synonyms: 後悔, 悔い, 悔いる
Compunction a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
Synonyms: 後悔, 悔い, 悔いる, 悔恨, 悔悟
Penitence remorse for your past conduct
Synonyms: 後悔, 悔い, 悔み, 悔いる, 悔やむ, 自責の念
Repent feel sorry for
Synonyms: うらむ, 後悔, 思い残す, 恨む, 悔いる, 悔やむ, 悔しがる, 悔恨, 惜しむ, 惜しがる, 残念に思う, 無念がる
Repent be contrite about
Synonyms: うらむ, 後悔, 思い残す, 恨む, 悔いる, 悔やむ, 悔しがる, 悔恨, 惜しむ, 惜しがる, 残念に思う, 無念がる

Meanings for each kanji in 後悔

» behind; back; later
» repent; regret

Categories 後悔 is a member of

Experience undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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Unhappiness emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
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Regret sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
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Compunction a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
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Sample Sentences for 後悔

I regret not having bought that house.
He did not repent of his idleness till he failed in the examination.
I regret going there.
Sooner or later, you will regret your idleness.
She felt regret for having been rude to him.

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