Translation and Meaning of: 惜しむ - oshimu

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 惜しむ (oshimu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: oshimu

Kana: おしむ

Type: verb

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惜しむ

Translation / Meaning: be economical; to value; lament

Meaning in English: to be frugal;to value;to regret

Definition: Regret: feeling sorrow for something and lamenting its loss.

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Explanation and Etymology - (惜しむ) oshimu

惜しむ (oshimu) is a Japanese verb that means "to regret", "to miss", "to feel sorry for", "to economize". The word is composed of the kanjis 惜 (oshi), which means "to regret" or "to miss", and しむ (shimu), which indicates a feeling of sadness or sorrow. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the verb was written as 惜む (oshimu) and had the meaning of "to lament someone's death". Over time, the meaning of the verb has expanded to include other types of lamentation and sadness, as well as the idea of saving or preserving something valuable. Nowadays, 惜しむ (oshimu) is a common word in Japanese vocabulary and can be used in a variety of contexts, from expressing sadness about the loss of something or someone to indicating the importance of saving resources or avoiding waste.

How to Write in Japanese - (惜しむ) oshimu

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Verbal conjugation of 惜しむ

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 惜しむ (oshimu)

  • 惜しむ - Dictionary form
  • 惜しまれる - passive
  • 惜しませる - causative
  • 惜しまれたい - potential
  • 惜しませられる - passive causative
  • 惜しもう - volitivo
  • 惜しめば - conditional

Synonyms and Similar - (惜しむ) oshimu

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; 惜しむ; 惜しまれる; 惜しみない; 惜しみ深い

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Words containing: 惜しむ

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Words with the same pronunciation: おしむ oshimu

楽しむ

tanoshimu

to have fun

Example Sentences - (惜しむ) oshimu

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Other words of the same type: verb

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設ける

Kana: もうける

Romaji: moukeru

Translation / Meaning:

to create; to establish

教わる

Kana: おそわる

Romaji: osowaru

Translation / Meaning:

be taught

咲く

Kana: さく

Romaji: saku

Translation / Meaning:

bloom

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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