N3
おしい (oshii)
惜しい
regrettable, disappointing, too good to waste, precious
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Expresses regret for something missed (e.g., almost winning), or that something is too valuable to waste. Can also mean 'pity'. (ex: 惜しい失敗, 捨てるのが惜しい)
📝 Example Sentences
あと一歩で優勝だった。本当に惜しかった。
We were one step away from winning. It was truly regrettable/a pity.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "惜しい"!
もう少しでゴールだったのに、_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「もう少しで成功したのに、できなかった」という残念な気持ちを表す時に使います。
English: Used to express the regrettable feeling of "almost succeeding, but failing."
English: Used to express the regrettable feeling of "almost succeeding, but failing."
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