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[ざん()·ねん()···]
zannennagara
expression

Root Words:

[ざん()·ねん() + ながら]
zannen + nagara

English Meaning(s) for 残念ながら

expression
  1. I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately

Definition and Synonyms for 残念ながら

Unluckily by bad luck
Synonyms: あいにく, 折り悪く, 折悪しく, 残念ながら, 運悪く
Regretfully with regret
Synonyms: 惜しむ, 残念ながら

Meanings for each kanji in 残念ながら

» remainder; leftover; balance
» wish; sense; idea; thought; feeling; desire; attention

Stroke Order Diagrams for 残念ながら

Sample Sentences for 残念ながら

I'm afraid your guess is wide of the mark.
I'm very sorry, but I can't.
Sorry to say, that expectation was ill-founded.
The report proved only too true.
I'm sorry, but I have a prior engagement.

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