Meaning
Expressing a sense of regret or unfulfilled desire.
Cultural Background
Reflects the importance of indirect communication to maintain harmony. Similar to 'monotarinai', reflecting a shared East Asian value of subtle critique. Americans might be more direct, saying 'I don't like this.' French culture values critique, but this phrase is used for polite social interaction.
Use it to be polite
When you don't want to hurt someone's feelings, this is your best friend.
Meaning
Expressing a sense of regret or unfulfilled desire.
Use it to be polite
When you don't want to hurt someone's feelings, this is your best friend.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
오늘 데이트가 즐거웠지만, 헤어질 때 ______.
It expresses a lingering feeling of wanting more time.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises오늘 데이트가 즐거웠지만, 헤어질 때 ______.
It expresses a lingering feeling of wanting more time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is usually for things, situations, or events.
Related Phrases
아쉽네요
similarIt's a pity.
부족해요
contrastIt is insufficient.
