Meaning of おしい in Japanese
Definition of おしい
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(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. -
precious; dear; valuable
命は誰でも惜しい。
Life is dear to everybody. -
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. - almost but not quite
Words related to おしい
- (n) stone weight
- (adj-i) crazy about; maddening
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(adj-i) looking forward to; anxiously awaited
パーティーが待ち遠しくて仕方ない。
I just can't wait for the party.
- (adj-i) regret (at parting); reluctance (to part)
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(adj-i) gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing
毎日うっとうしくていやですね。
Don't you just hate this weather? - heavy (weather); cloudy
- irritating; troublesome
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(n) closet
強盗はその子供を押し入れに閉じ込めた。
The burglar shut the child in the closet.
- (adj-i) vexing; annoying; frustrating; regrettable; mortifying
- (adj-i) frantic; like mad
