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N1 Expressions, Adverb
残念ながらI'm afraid to say, I'm sorry to say, unfortunately
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Expressions, Adverb
1.
unfortunately, regrettably
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残念ながら 【ざんねんながら】
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残念ながら、試合に負けてしまった。
Unfortunately, we lost the match. {I'm afraid to say, I'm sorry to say, unfortunately}
上司:「残念ながら君のアイディアは却下されてしまったよ。」
Boss: "I'm sorry to say, your idea has been rejected." {I'm afraid to say, I'm sorry to say, unfortunately}
残念ながら試験は不合格でしたが、僕はまだ諦めてはいません。
Unfortunately, I failed the exam, but I haven't given up yet. {I'm afraid to say, I'm sorry to say, unfortunately}
医師:「落ち着いて聞いて下さい。残念ながらお子さんは癌を患っているようです。」
Doctor: "Please calm down and listen. I'm sorry to say that it seems your child has cancer." {I'm afraid to say, I'm sorry to say, unfortunately}
部下:「その日は妻との結婚記念日なので残念ながらパーティーに出席出来ません。」
Subordinate: "I'm sorry to say, I won't be able to attend the party on that day as it's my wedding anniversary with my wife." {I'm afraid to say, I'm sorry to say, unfortunately}
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