Jisho

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I-adjective (keiyoushi)
1. regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
  • あなた
  • ほど
  • さいのう才能
  • もちぬし持ち主
  • せけん世間
  • 知られず
  • いる
  • 惜しい
  • こと
  • です
It is a pity that a man of your ability should remain unknown to the world.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
2. precious; dear; valuable
  • いのち
  • だれ誰でも
  • 惜しい
Life is dear to everybody.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
3. too good for; deserving better
  • これ
  • まだ
  • 捨てる
  • には
  • 惜しい
This is still too good to be thrown away.
I-adjective (keiyoushi)
4. almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)

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