Translation and Meaning of: 惜しい - oshii
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 惜しい (oshii) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: oshii
Kana: おしい
Type: Adjective.
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Translation / Meaning: unfortunate; disappointing; precious
Meaning in English: regrettable;disappointing;precious
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (惜しい) oshii
惜しい (Oshii) is a Japanese word that can be translated as "unfortunate", "pity", "almost", "next" or "valuable". The word is composed by the kanjis 惜 (Oshi), which means "regret" or "valuing", and しい (shii), which is a suffix that indicates adjective. The origin of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was written as 惜しかりし (Oshikarishi) and meant "unfortunate" or "sad". Over time, the word evolved into its current format and began to be used in various contexts, such as situations where something almost happened or where something is valuable and deserves to be preserved. The word 惜しい is often used in daily conversations and formal situations, such as political speeches or religious ceremonies. It is a word that expresses a feeling of loss or repentance, and can be used to describe a situation and to express an emotion.How to Write in Japanese - (惜しい) oshii
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Synonyms and Similar - (惜しい) oshii
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
惜しい; もったいない; あいにく; つまらない; くやしい; こまった; もどかしい; いまいち; ふがいない; がっかりする; がっかりした; ざんねん; しくじった; しくじる; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった; しくじった;
Words containing: 惜しい
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Words with the same pronunciation: おしい oshii
Example Sentences - (惜しい) oshii
Below are some example sentences:
惜しいですね。
Oshii desu ne
It is a shame.
Sorry.
- 惜しい - means "pitiful" or "pity"
- です - is a particle that indicates a polite or respectful way of speaking
- ね - is a particle that indicates a rhetorical question or a confirmation
名残惜しいですね。
Nagori oshii desu ne
It's a shame this has to end.
Sorry.
- 名残 - Nostalgia, longing
- 惜しい - Precious, valuable
- です - Verb "to be" in the present tense
- ね - Sentence-ending particle to emphasize or confirm something
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Other words of the same type: Adjective.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "unfortunate; disappointing; precious" é "(惜しい) oshii". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
