Translation and Meaning of: 後悔 - koukai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 後悔 (koukai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: koukai
Kana: こうかい
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: repentance
Meaning in English: regret;repentance
Definition: Feeling regret for past actions or choices.
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- Writing
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- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (後悔) koukai
後悔 is a Japanese word that means "regret". The word is composed of two Kanji: "後" which means "after" or "behind" and "悔" which means "regret" or "remorse". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as "こうかい" in hiragana. Over time, the kanji writing was adopted and the word came to be written as "後悔". The word is often used in contexts where someone regrets their past actions or a decision made.How to Write in Japanese - (後悔) koukai
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Synonyms and Similar - (後悔) koukai
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
悔恨; 自責の念; 後ろめたさ
Words containing: 後悔
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Words with the same pronunciation: こうかい koukai
Example Sentences - (後悔) koukai
Below are some example sentences:
サボると後悔する。
Saboru to koukai suru
I'm sorry when I jump.
- サボる - verb that means "missing" or "making a weak body".
- と - particle that indicates the cause and effect relationship between the two parts of the sentence.
- 後悔する - verb meaning "to repent".
怠ると後悔する。
Tamaru to koukai suru
if you procrastinate
I'm sorry if I neglected.
- 怠る - neglect, procrastinate
- と - particle that indicates consequence
- 後悔する - regret
愚かな行動をすると後悔することになる。
Guka na koudou wo suru to koukai suru koto ni naru
If you act foolish
If you act stupidly, you will regret it.
- 愚かな - tolo, stupid
- 行動 - action, behavior
- をする - to do
- と - if
- 後悔する - regret
- ことになる - end up becoming
見逃すと後悔するかもしれない。
Minogasu to koukai suru kamoshirenai
You might regret it if you miss it.
- 見逃す - verb meaning "to lose sight of", "to let go unnoticed"
- と - particle that indicates a condition or consequence
- 後悔する - compound verb meaning "to regret", "to feel remorse"
- かもしれない - expression meaning "maybe", "perhaps"
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "repentance" é "(後悔) koukai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
