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惜しい 【おしい】

  1. [adj-i] regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
  2. [adj-i] precious; dear; valuable
  3. [adj-i] too good for; deserving better
  4. [adj-i] almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
惜 Pity, Be Sparing Of, Frugal, Stingy, Regret セキ お.しい, お.しむ

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