What does 惜しむ mean?
惜しむ is a Japanese verb meaning “to be frugal, to value, to regret” in English. It can also be translated as “to regret, to be reluctant (to do), to value” depending on context. It is written as 惜しむ in kanji, おしむ in hiragana, and oshimu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ほとんど弁当を食べるひまも惜しんで勉強した。
He studied hard, hardly taking time out for lunch.
彼の死は惜しんでも余りあるものだ。
We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.