Lingaku惜しむ【おしむ】
Frequency rank: 6,482. – 6,487.
- 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
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 惜しむ【おしむ】Frequency rank: 6,482. – 6,487.
- 吝しむ【おしむ】
- 愛しむ【おしむ】Frequency rank: 8,622. – 8,633.
- おしむFrequency rank: 31,342. – 31,636.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 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
This meaning refers to the act of being careful with resources, such as money or time, often in a way that suggests a preference for saving rather than spending.
He was frugal with his money and avoided unnecessary expenses.
This meaning signifies a sentiment of appreciation or affection toward something, indicating that it is considered important or cherished.
This meaning conveys a sense of sorrow or remorse regarding something that has been lost or an opportunity that has passed, often implying a desire for things to have been different.
I feel sorry for not cherishing her more back then.
This meaning expresses a sense of hesitation or resistance toward doing something, indicating a lack of eagerness or enthusiasm to proceed.
Generated collocations (experimental)
おしむ惜しむこころ心a spirit of frugalityおしむ惜しむことthe act of valuingおしむ惜しむべきsomething to be regrettedさいのう才能をおしむ惜しむto value talentじかんをおしむ時間を惜しむto be sparing of timeかね金をおしむ惜しむto be frugal with moneyおしむ惜しむおもい思いfeelings of regretおしむ惜しむかんじょう感情emotions of reluctanceおしまれる惜しまれるto be regrettedおしみなく惜しみなくwithout reluctance
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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She took the trouble to meet her friend at the airport.
You mustn't spare your efforts so that you can realize your dream in the future.
Our boss begrudged us even a small raise in pay.