後悔
こうかい
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
regret, remorse
Examples
後悔しないように頑張ります。
I'll do my best so I won't have regrets.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「後悔」means "regret, remorse." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「後悔」is read as「こうかい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「後悔」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「後悔」mean in Japanese?+
「後悔」means "regret, remorse". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「後悔」?+
「後悔」is read as「こうかい」.
Is 「後悔」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「後悔」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「後悔」?+
後悔しないように頑張ります。 — I'll do my best so I won't have regrets.
Practice 「後悔」 with spaced repetition