English–Japanese
“too bad” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizannen
Example
今日は会えなくて残念です。kyō wa a e na ku te zan nen de su
It is a shame that I cannot see you today.
How to say “too bad” in Japanese
“Too bad” in Japanese is 残念 (zannen). 残念 can also mean “a shame”.
Expresses that a hoped-for outcome has not happened and leaves a feeling of loss or regret.
Example sentences with 残念
一緒に遊べなくて残念です。is sho ni aso be na ku te zan nen de su
It is too bad that we cannot play together.
楽しみにしていた旅行が中止になって、残念でした。tano shi mi ni shi te i ta ryo kō ga chū shi ni na tte zan nen de shi ta
I was disappointed when the trip I had been looking forward to was canceled.
Tips for using 残念
- In conversation, 残念です (zannen desu) can state disappointment about a canceled plan without blaming anyone.