Meaning

Primary

Regrettable

Alternatives

Frustrating, Vexing, Disappointing

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

The kanji is regret and this is regrettable. And something regrettable is likely to be frustrating, vexing, or disappointing.

悔しい generally expresses a feeling of frustration, regret, or vexation, often due to a sense of failure or missed opportunity. It conveys a strong emotional response to a situation where one feels disappointed or bitter about not achieving something they desired, especially when they were close to success or when the outcome feels unfair.

Reading

くやしい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

It's regrettable if you're not cool, yah (くや)? Yah, that would be pretty vexing.

Context

Context Sentences

他の人が日本語で何を話しているのか理解できない時、私はいつも悔しい思いをします。

I always think it’s frustrating when I can’t understand what the other people are saying in Japanese.

Kanji Composition