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惜しむ
おしむ
N1
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
Meanings
1
to be frugal
2
to value
3
to regret
4
to spare
5
to grudge
6
to be sparing (with)
7
to lament
8
to be reluctant (to do)
Example sentence
鞭を惜しむと子供は駄目になる。
Spare the rod and spoil the child.
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Kanji in this word
惜
Pity, Be Sparing Of, Frugal
11 strokes
More words with
惜
惜しい
おしい ·
regrettable
N2
名残惜しい
なごりおしい ·
reluctant (to part)
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