未練

みれん
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Lingering attachment or regret; reluctance to let go after a breakup, loss, or missed opportunity.

NounNa-Adjective

Examples

元彼に未練があって、新しい恋が始められない。

I'm still attached to my ex, so I can't start a new relationship.

あの仕事を断ったことに未練はない。

I have no regrets about turning down that job.

未練を断ち切るために、思い切って引っ越した。

I moved away decisively to cut off my lingering attachment.