惜しむ

おしむ

to spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal

JLPT N1 common word Also written 愛しむ、吝しむ

Meaning

v5mvt
to spare; to grudge; to be sparing (with); to be frugal; to be stingy
v5mvt
to regret; to lament
v5mvt
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
v5mvt
to value; to prize; to hold dear
v5mvt archaic
to love; to cherish

Example sentences

鞭を惜しむと子供は駄目になる。

Spare the rod and spoil the child.
彼は努力を惜しまなかった。

He spared no efforts.
彼は成功のためには努力を惜しまなかった。

He spared no effort for success.