- 1. [v5m, vt] to spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy
- 2. [v5m, vt] to regret; to lament
- 3. [v5m, vt] to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
- 4. [v5m, vt] to value; to prize; to hold dear
- 5. [v5m, vt] to love; to cherish — oft. written as 愛しむ (arch)
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
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.
彼の死は惜しんでも余りあるものだ。
We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.