Word details
惜しむ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 惜しむ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy
Examples
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.
2
to regret; to lament
3
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
Examples
彼の死は惜しんでも余りあるものだ。
We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.
4
to value; to prize; to hold dear
5
Archaic; Oft. written as 愛しむ
to love; to cherish
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
惜
pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret
11 strokesFrequency 1,641JLPT N1Grade 8
On
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Kun
お.しいお.しむ
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