Vocab Info
N1 う-verb (む), Transitive verb
惜しむto be frugal, to be sparing, to value, to hold dear, to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for), to be unwilling, to be reluctant
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (む), Transitive verb
1.
to be frugal, to be sparing
2.
to value, to hold dear
3.
to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
4.
to be unwilling, to be reluctant
All Forms
惜しむ 【おしむ】、吝しむ 【おしむ】、愛しむ 【おしむ】
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Examples
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参列者が故人との別れを惜しんでいる。
The attendees are mourning their farewell to the deceased.
- N1
私は人に惜しまれて死ぬような人物になりたい。
I want to be someone who is missed when I die.
- N1
会社は骨身を惜しまずに働く社員を大事にします。
The company values employees who work tirelessly, without holding back their efforts.
- N1
散っていく桜を惜しんだところで桜が散るのは止められない。
No matter how much you lament the falling cherry blossoms, you can't stop them from doing so.
- N1
僅かな出費をも惜しもうものなら、周りの人からケチだと思われるでしょう。
If you're reluctant to spend even a little money, people will think you're stingy.
- N1
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