後悔
Kōkai refers to the feeling of regret or remorse over a past action or a missed opportunity. It expresses the desire that a different choice had been made in the past.
예시
3 / 5昨日、あんなにたくさん食べなければよかったと後悔しています。
I regret that I should not have eaten that much yesterday.
過去の選択を深く後悔しております。
I deeply regret my past choices.
まじで後悔してる。行けばよかった。
I'm really regretting it. I should have gone.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Look at the Kanji: 後 (After) + 悔 (Regret). It is the feeling that comes 'After' you realize you made a mistake.
빠른 퀴즈
もっと勉強しておけばよかったと、今さら( )しても遅い。
정답!
정답은: 後悔
예시
昨日、あんなにたくさん食べなければよかったと後悔しています。
everydayI regret that I should not have eaten that much yesterday.
過去の選択を深く後悔しております。
formalI deeply regret my past choices.
まじで後悔してる。行けばよかった。
informalI'm really regretting it. I should have gone.
心理学において、後悔は意思決定に大きな影響を及ぼすとされている。
academicIn psychology, regret is said to have a significant impact on decision-making.
契約の内容を十分に確認しなかったことを後悔することのないよう、ご注意ください。
businessPlease be careful so that you do not regret not having sufficiently checked the details of the contract.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
後悔先に立たず
Regret comes too late (No use crying over spilled milk).
悔いのない人生
A life with no regrets.
後悔の嵐
A storm of regret (intense feelings of remorse).
자주 혼동되는 단어
Hansei focuses on reflecting and learning from a mistake, whereas kōkai focuses on the emotional pain of the mistake itself.
Zannen means 'unfortunate' or 'disappointing' regarding a situation, whereas kōkai is specifically about personal regret for one's own actions.
사용 참고사항
It is most commonly used as a suru-verb (後悔する). While it can be used for small daily mistakes, it often carries a weight of emotional significance regarding one's decisions.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use it to mean 'I'm sorry' to others. Kōkai is an internal feeling of regret; for apologies, use 'sumimasen' or 'gomen nasai'.
암기 팁
Look at the Kanji: 後 (After) + 悔 (Regret). It is the feeling that comes 'After' you realize you made a mistake.
어원
Derived from Middle Chinese roots, where '後' means later/behind and '悔' means to repent or feel remorse.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Japan, the concept of 'hansei' (reflection) is often paired with 'kōkai' (regret) as a necessary step for personal growth and social harmony.
빠른 퀴즈
もっと勉強しておけばよかったと、今さら( )しても遅い。
정답!
정답은: 後悔
관련 어휘
The act of picking between two or more possibilities. It can...
失敗A noun meaning failure or a mistake made when something does...
反省A process of self-reflection or introspection where one exam...
謝罪A formal apology or expression of regret for a mistake, offe...
過去The past, referring to time that has already gone by or even...
관련 단어
協力
A1Cooperation or collaboration where two or more people combine their efforts to achieve a common goal. It is used in both personal and professional settings to describe working together as a team or providing assistance.
提案
A1A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.
輸出
A1The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.
輸入
A1The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.
資源
A1Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.
保護
A1The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.
観察
A1Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.
競争
A1Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.
拡大
A1The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).
製造
A1The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.
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