憾
to regret strongly; be sorry; be dissatisfied
Kanji 1113
to regret strongly; be sorry; be dissatisfied
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Synopsis
After reading this essay, you'll be able to understand scripted apologies devoid of sincerity; lambast something as "utterly deplorable"; say, "Your behavior leaves much to be desired"; and differentiate grudges fueled by resentment from those fueled by regret. You'll also know how the poet Basho made a region complain about its gloominess and how a piano prodigy publicized his regrets.
Revision history:
May 21, 2021:
- p. 2: Updated the Henshall etymology.
- p. 4: Added commentary about 遺憾に堪えない and a sample sentence.
- p. 6: Deleted “to curse” in the definitions of うらむ.
- p. 6: Added an explanation of 笑ふ.
- p. 7: Changed the renderings of うらみ to this sequence: 恨み or 怨み or 憾み.
- p. 9: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Nov. 7, 2014: Originally published.
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