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惜(お)しむ
Rank #8,981

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'mu' ending, 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
  • Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb, archaic
    5. to love; to cherish

Readings

惜しむ
(96%)
おしむ
(3%)
愛しむ
(<0.1%)
吝しむ
(0%)
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