Japanese

悔しい

くやしい
Meaning: frustrating; regrettable
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

悔
し
い

Example sentences

I felt so frustrated losing by just a little bit.
期待が大きかっただけに、負けた時の悔しさは格別だった。
Because expectations were high, the regret when losing was exceptional.
負けを認めるのは悔しい。
It is frustrating to admit defeat.
彼は悔しさに歯を食いしばって、涙をこらえた。
He clenched his teeth in frustration and held back his tears.
范増は悔しさのあまり、鴻門玉斗を剣で砕いた。
In his extreme frustration, Fan Zeng smashed the jade dipper of Hongmen with his sword.
絶好の機会を逃してしまい、彼は扼腕して悔しがった。
Having missed a golden opportunity, he gripped his arm in intense regret.
彼はライバルに敗れた悔しさから、切歯腐心して再起を誓った。
He vowed to make a comeback, feeling deep resentment and vexation after being defeated by his rival.

Usage Notes

Expresses a feeling of vexation or regret after failing or being humiliated.

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