- 1. [adj-i] regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
- 2. [adj-i] precious; dear; valuable
- 3. [adj-i] too good for; deserving better
- 4. [adj-i] almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)
Kanji in this word
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惜
pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regretOn: セキ (seki)Kun: お.しい (o.shii)、 お.しむ (o.shimu)
Example Sentences
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.
命は誰でも惜しい。
Life is dear to everybody.
これはまだ捨てるには惜しい。
This is still too good to be thrown away.