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惜(お)しい
Rank #3,313

Meanings

  • adjective (keiyoushi)
    1. regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
  • 2. precious; dear; valuable
  • 3. too good for; deserving better
  • 4. almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)

Readings

惜しい
(80%)
おしい
(19%)
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