Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “惜しむ”

惜しむ

おしむ

to spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy

Example sentence

He studied hard, hardly taking time out for lunch.

Kanji details

惜

・pity

・be sparing of

・frugal

・stingy

・regret

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6 related words

おしむ

to regret;to lament

おしむ

to be reluctant (to do);to be unwilling

おしむ

to value;to prize;to hold dear

おしむ

to love;to cherish

おしむべき

lamentable;regrettable

おしむらくは

it is to be regretted that ...;it is a pity that ...;it is unfortunate that ...