Meaning of 惜しい in Japanese

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Definition of 惜しい

おしい(oshii) 【 惜しい 】

惜 Kanji Details

  1. (adj-i) regrettable; disappointing

    あなたほどの才能の持ち主が世間に知られずにいるのは惜しいことです。
    It is a pity that a man of your ability should remain unknown to the world.

  2. precious; dear; valuable

    命は誰でも惜しい。
    Life is dear to everybody.

  3. too good for; deserving better

    これはまだ捨てるには惜しい。
    This is still too good to be thrown away.

  4. almost but not quite

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