1
to hold one's life dear;to be reluctant to die
1
to spare;to grudge;to be sparing (with);to be frugal;to be stingy
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.
2
to regret;to lament
3
to be reluctant (to do);to be unwilling
彼の死は惜しんでも余りあるものだ。
We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.
4
to value;to prize;to hold dear
5
to love;to cherish
oft. written as 愛しむ
Other forms
愛しむ 【おしむ】 (search-only kanji form) · 吝しむ 【おしむ】 (search-only kanji form)