Japanese DictionaryDefinition of おしい
- (adj-i) regrettable; disappointing
あなたほどの才能の持ち主が世間に知られずにいるのは惜しいことです。
It is a pity that a man of your ability should remain unknown to the world. - precious; dear; valuable
命は誰でも惜しい。
Life is dear to everybody. - too good for; deserving better
これはまだ捨てるには惜しい。
This is still too good to be thrown away. - almost but not quite
