Meaning of 惜しむ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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惜しむ, 吝しむ, 愛しむJLPT 1
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Kana Readingおしむ
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Romajioshimu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `mu` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to be frugal; to be sparing
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to value; to hold dear
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to be unwilling; to be reluctant
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Example Sentences
惜しむ, 吝しむ, 愛しむ, おしむ used in context
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Spare the rod and spoil the child.
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She took the trouble to meet her friend at the airport.
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He spared no efforts.
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He spared no effort for success.
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He is lavish with his money.
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We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.
Verb Conjugations
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