Meaning of 惜しい in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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惜しいJLPT 2
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Kana Readingおしい
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Romajioshii
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- regrettable; disappointing
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- precious; dear; valuable
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- too good for; deserving better
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- almost but not quite
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Example Sentences
惜しい, おしい used in context
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Life is dear to everybody.
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I think it's a great pity that he died so young.
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Life is very dear to me.
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There is no rose without a thorn.
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This is too good a chance to miss.
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This is still too good to be thrown away.
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