Japanese phrase
後悔しています。 kō kai shi te i ma su
Meaning
I regret it.
When to use it
Expresses regret about something already done. It is polite and direct, often used when acknowledging a mistake or hurtful action.
Example dialogue
昨日の発言、気にしていますか? kinō no hatsu gen ki ni shi te i ma su ka
Are you still bothered by what you said yesterday?
はい、後悔しています。 ha i kō kai shi te i ma su
Yes, I regret it.