Anime Phrases Course

Lesson 13: Sadness & Regret

Expressions for apology, grief, and remorse after painful events.

#JapaneseRomajiEnglishContextAnime Example
1ごめんgomenI am sorryCasual apology to friends and peers.Naruto, My Hero Academia
2į”ģしčĻģおいmoushiwakenaiI deeply apologizeStronger apology in serious situations.Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen
3悔しいkuyashiiThis is frustratingSaid after painful defeat or missed chance.Attack on Titan, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
4ãĪらいtsuraiThis is painfulUsed when emotionally overwhelmed.One Piece, Bleach
5æģĢきたいnakitaiI want to cryUsed in scenes of emotional breakdown.Death Note, Code Geass
6åĪąæ•—ã—ãŸshippai shitaI failedAcknowledging mistakes after setbacks.Spy x Family, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
7æˆŧりたいmodoritaiI want to go backLonging for earlier, happier times.Haikyu!!, Blue Lock
8åŪˆã‚ŒãŠã‹ãĢたmamorenakattaI could not protect themRegret line after losing someone important.Dragon Ball Z, One Punch Man
9åūŒæ‚”しãĶるkoukai shiteruI regret itSelf-blame in reflective scenes.Steins;Gate, Re:ZERO
10もう遅いmou osoiIt is too lateUsed in tragic turning points.Tokyo Revengers, Black Clover