NichiDict

惜しむ

N1
おしむ
愛しむ吝しむ
[oshimu]
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Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy

2.GodanTransitive

to regret; to lament

3.GodanTransitive

to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling

4.GodanTransitive

to value; to prize; to hold dear

Examples

彼は才能ある選手の引退を惜しんだ。

He lamented the retirement of the talented player.

卒業式で友人との別れを惜しんで涙を流す生徒たち。

I shed tears, reluctant to part.

時間を惜しんで勉強に励んでいる。

I'm studying hard, not wasting any time.