1.
remorse; deep regret; bitter repentance
A strong feeling of regret over past actions, often implying lasting pain or suffering from the memory.
悔恨の念に駆られている。
I am overcome with remorse.
あの時の決断を悔恨している。
I deeply regret the decision I made at that time.
悔恨の涙を流した。
I shed tears of remorse.
FORMAL REGISTER:
This is a literary/formal word. In everyday speech, 後悔 (regret) is more common.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 悔恨の念 (feeling of remorse)
- 悔恨の涙 (tears of remorse)
- 悔恨に満ちた (filled with remorse)
RELATED TERMS:
- 後悔 (regret) - more common
- 自責 (self-reproach)
- 反省 (reflection, self-examination)
- 懺悔 (confession, repentance)