惜しい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 惜しい
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)
Kanji in this Word
惜
11 strokes
Frequency: 1641
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
pity
be sparing of
frugal
stingy
regret
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.しい
お.しむ
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