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惜しい

おしい

Readings

おしい

Meanings

  1. 1.
    adj-iregrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
  2. 2.
    adj-iprecious; dear; valuable
  3. 3.
    adj-itoo good for; deserving better
  4. 4.
    adj-ialmost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)

Kanji breakdown

惜
N511 strokesGrade 8

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惜しいおしい

regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better

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