I-adjective (keiyoushi)
regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
あなたほどの才能の持ち主が世間に知られずにいるのは惜しいことです。It is a pity that a man of your ability should remain unknown to the world. precious; dear; valuable
too good for; deserving better
almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)
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CommonNoun, Suru verb, Intransitive verbregrettable defeat; defeat by a narrow margin
惜しむおしむ
CommonN1Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verbto spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy · to regret; to lament · to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
惜しみないおしみない
I-adjective (keiyoushi)generous; unstinting
可惜あたら
Adverb (fukushi)alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
惜別せきべつ
Nounreluctance to part; sorrow at parting
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