juto

How to say it

Meaning

regret, remorse, or pangs of conscience felt after doing something wrong.

Good to know

usually appears in the plural majuto, e.g. ona majuto, to feel regret.

Examples

• Alijuto sana baada ya kumkosea rafiki yake.He felt deep regret after wronging his friend.
• Majuto huja mwisho.Regret always comes too late.
• Je, unahisi juto kwa uamuzi wako?Do you feel regret over your decision?
• Hakuwahi kuonyesha juto kwa kitendo chake.He never showed regret for his action.