残念
ざんねん regrettable; unfortunate
Why it means this
残 (lingering) + 念 (a thought) — a regret that stays with you; 'what a shame'.
Breakdown
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ざんねん regrettable; unfortunate
残 (lingering) + 念 (a thought) — a regret that stays with you; 'what a shame'.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.