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Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
1. to be frugal; to be sparing
  • ほとんど
  • べんとう弁当
  • 食べる
  • ひま
  • 惜しんで
  • べんきょう勉強した
He studied hard, hardly taking time out for lunch.
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
2. to value; to hold dear
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
3. to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
  • かれ彼の
  • 惜しんで
  • あま余り
  • ある
  • もの
We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.
Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb
4. to be unwilling; to be reluctant
Other forms
吝しむ 【おしむ】愛しむ 【おしむ】
Notes
吝しむ: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage. 愛しむ: Out-dated kanji or kanji usage.

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