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惜しむ

おしむ

Readings

おしむ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5m, vtto spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy
  2. 2.
    v5m, vtto regret; to lament
  3. 3.
    v5m, vtto be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
  4. 4.
    v5m, vtto value; to prize; to hold dear
  5. 5.
    v5m, vtto love; to cherish

Kanji breakdown

惜
N511 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

ほとんど弁当を食べるひまも惜しんで勉強した。

He studied hard, hardly taking time out for lunch.

彼の死は惜しんでも余りあるものだ。

We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.

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to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

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