Meaning of 惜しむ in Japanese

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Definition of 惜しむ

おしむ(oshimu) 【 惜しむ ·吝しむ ·愛しむ 】

惜吝愛 Kanji Details

  1. (v5m, vt) to be frugal; to be sparing

    ほとんど弁当を食べるひまも惜しんで勉強した。
    He studied hard, hardly taking time out for lunch.

  2. to value; to hold dear
  3. to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

    彼の死は惜しんでも余りあるものだ。
    We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.

  4. to be unwilling; to be reluctant

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