残念ながら
Reading: ざんねんながら
Meaning: unfortunately, regrettably
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Example Sentence
残念ながら 試合 に 負けて しまった
Unfortunately, we lost the match.
Usage Notes
Polite expression used when expressing regret or delivering disappointing news.
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