残念
ざんねん
zannen
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 22 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
残念 (ざんねん (zannen)) means "Disappointing". The reading is ざんねん (zannen). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Disappointing
Also : Regrettable · Unfortunate
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Example Sentences
計画が失敗したことは本当に残念だ。
けいかくがしっぱいしたことはほんとうにざんねんだ。
It's truly unfortunate that the plan failed.
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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