惜しむ
N1おしむ
愛しむ吝しむ
[oshimu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
to spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy
2.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
to regret; to lament
3.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
4.Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
to value; to prize; to hold dear
Example Sentences
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.