How to say "darn" in Japanese

• チェッCommon
  interjectionCovers 'darn' as an exclamation of mild irritation or disgust. It is a tsk-like clicking sound used when annoyed, as in 'Darn! I forgot my keys.'
• 繕うつくろうJLPT N1approx.Common
  godan verb, transitive verbCovers 'darn' as a verb meaning to mend or repair, especially patching up damaged clothing or other items. Use it when talking about fixing something, not as an exclamation.
  母ははにこのセーターをつくろってもらった。↗

  I had my mother mend this sweater.

Use 「チェッ」 for 'darn!' as an interjection of annoyance, and 「繕う」 for 'darn' as a verb meaning to mend fabric by sewing.

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• ちぇっtsk
• 繕うつくろうto mend
• かがるto stitch