Results, 惜*
- 惜しい☆【おしい】 Inflection
adjective:
- regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
- precious; dear; valuable
- too good for; deserving better
- almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)
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.
- 惜しむ☆【おしむ】吝しむold・愛しむold Inflection
godan ~む verb / transitive:
- to be frugal; to be sparing
- to value; to hold dear
- to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
- to be unwilling; to be reluctant
鞭を惜しむと子供は駄目になる。 Spare the rod and spoil the child.
行く秋を惜しむ気持でいっぱいだ。 The passing autumn fills me with a feeling of grief.
- 惜しむらくは【おしむらくは】
expression:
- it is to be regretted that ...; it is a pity that ...; it is unfortunately that ...
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