No. 735 in Japanese
残念
"残念" means "regrettable" or "disappointing."
In a sentence
彼が試験に合格しなかったのは本当に残念です。
It's really unfortunate that he did not pass the exam.
In this sentence, "残念" expresses disappointment or regret regarding the outcome of an event.
あなたがパーティーに来られないと聞いて、残念に思いました。
I felt sad when I heard that you couldn't come to the party.
Here, "残念" indicates personal sadness or regret because of circumstances.
旅行の日程が変更されるのは少し残念ですね。
It's a bit of a shame that the travel schedule is changing.
In this usage, "残念" shows a mild disappointment about a less favorable situation.
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