こうかい後悔koukai
1.
A feeling of sadness or disappointment arising from one's actions or decisions, characterized by a reflection on past mistakes and a sense of wishing things had been different.
2.
The emotional response that occurs when one realizes the consequences of their choices, leading to a desire to have acted differently to avoid negative outcomes.
3.
The state of looking back on past behavior with an awareness of personal failings, often accompanied by a sense of anguish regarding ill-considered decisions.
4.
An emotional reaction involving self-reproach and distress over actions taken, often leading to the insight that certain choices should have been approached with more thoughtfulness.
Example:
今更後悔しても無駄だ。