惜 — pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret

Readings

On'yomi

セキ

Kun'yomi

お.しいお.しむ

Example words

• 惜しむおしむ(1) to be frugal; to be sparing (2) to value; to hold dear (3) to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for) (4) to be unwilling; to be reluctant
• 惜しいおしい(1) regrettable; disappointing (2) precious; dear; valuable (3) too good for; deserving better (4) almost but not quite