惜しむ

おしむ

to spare

N1 #13,174

Meanings

  1. godan verb, transitive 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
  5. archaic, oft. written as 愛しむ to love; to cherish

Its kanji

In sentences

彼かれは努力どりょくを惜おしまなかった。 He spared no efforts. #101847

鞭むちを惜おしむと子供こどもは駄目だめになる。 Spare the rod and spoil the child. #83249

行いく秋あきを惜おしむ気持きもちでいっぱいだ。 The passing autumn fills me with a feeling of grief. #1518635

彼かれは努力どりょくを惜おしまない立派りっぱな人ひとだ。 He is a fine man who spares no effort. #10587785