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[お(惜)·し]
oshi
i adjective

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Adjective stem
[お(惜)·し]
oshi

English Meaning(s) for 惜し

i adjective
  1. regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
  2. precious; dear; valuable
  3. too good for; deserving better
  4. almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)
* Please note, you are viewing the Japanese readings in the adjective stem form, while the english meanings are based on the dictionary form.
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Definition and Synonyms for 惜し

Shame an unfortunate development
Synonyms: 恨事, 惜しい

Meanings for each kanji in 惜し

» pity; be sparing of; frugal; stingy; regret

Categories 惜し is a member of

Misfortune unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 惜し

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Conjugations for 惜し

Adjective stem
[お(惜)·し]
oshi
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te-form
[お(惜)·し·く·て]
oshikute
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Negative te-form
[お(惜)·し·く·な·く·て]
oshikunakute
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Adverbial Form
[お(惜)·し·く]
oshiku
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Plain Form
Present Indicative Form
[お(惜)·し·い]
oshii
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[お(惜)·し·く·な·い]
oshikunai
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Past Indicative Form
[お(惜)·し·か·っ·た]
oshikatta
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Past Indicative Negative Form
[お(惜)·し·く·な·か·っ·た]
oshikunakatta
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Provisional Form
Present Indicative Form
[お(惜)·し·け·れ·ば]
oshikereba
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[お(惜)·し·く·な·け·れ·ば]
oshikunakereba
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Present Indicative Negative Colloquial Form
[お(惜)·し·く·な·き·ゃ]
oshikunakya
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Conditional Form
Present Indicative Form
[お(惜)·し·か·っ·た·ら]
oshikattara
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Present Indicative Negative Form
[お(惜)·し·く·な·か·っ·た·ら]
oshikunakattara
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Nominalized Form
Objective Form
[お(惜)·し·さ]
oshisa
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