惜しい

Meaning

1. adj-i
   regrettable; disappointing; unfortunate
2. adj-i
   precious; dear; valuable
3. adj-i
   too good for; deserving better
4. adj-i
   almost (but not quite); close (but no cigar)

Example sentences

• 命は誰でも惜しい。

  Life is dear to everybody.

• 彼があのように年若くして死んだのは、本当に惜しいと思う。

  I think it's a great pity that he died so young.

• 私はとても命が惜しい。

  Life is very dear to me.