Word details
惜しい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 惜しい.
Dictionary
Entry
1
regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
Examples
あなたほどの才能の持ち主が世間に知られずにいるのは惜しいことです。
It is a pity that a man of your ability should remain unknown to the world.
2
precious; dear; valuable
Examples
命は誰でも惜しい。
Life is dear to everybody.
3
too good for; deserving better
Examples
これはまだ捨てるには惜しい。
This is still too good to be thrown away.
4
almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
惜
pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret
11 strokesFrequency 1,641JLPT N1Grade 8
On
セキ
Kun
お.しいお.しむ
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