Moji Ninja惜 — begrudge; it's a pity
惜 means “begrudge; it's a pity”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 11 strokes. On'yomi: セキ (seki). Kun'yomi: お(しい) (oshii). You'll see it in words such as 惜しむ (oshimu, “to spare; to grudge”).
惜
- Meaning
- begrudge; it's a pity
- On'yomi
- セキ (seki)
- Kun'yomi
- お(しい) (oshii)
- Strokes
- 11
- Level
- JLPT N1 · set Feelings 4
How to remember 惜
Sounds like 昔: both read セキ.
Parts: 忄 heart · 昔 long ago
Words with 惜
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 惜しむ | おしむ oshimu kun | to spare; to grudge |
| 惜しい | おしい oshii kun | regrettable; disappointing |
Don't confuse it with
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