惜しい
Meanings
I-adjective
1. regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
2. precious; dear; valuable
3. too good for; deserving better
4. almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)
Other spellings
おしい
Kanji used
Pitch accent
おしい
Examples7
これ
This is still too good to be thrown away.
あなた
It is a pity that a man of your ability should remain unknown to the world.
命
Life is dear to everybody.
私
Life is very dear to me.
河豚
Every rose has its thorn.
これ
This is too good a chance to miss.