惜しむ
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy
2. to regret; to lament
3. to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
4. to value; to prize; to hold dear
Kanji used
Pitch accent
おしむ
Examples9
ほとんど
He studied hard, hardly taking time out for lunch.
彼の
We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.
彼
He spared no efforts.
社長
Our boss begrudged us even a small raise in pay.
彼
He spared no effort for success.
将来
You mustn't spare your efforts so that you can realize your dream in the future.