What does the kanji 惜 mean?

The kanji 惜 (oshii) means "pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret". It is a JLPT N2 character.

What kanji is "oshii"?

"oshii" is written with the kanji 惜, meaning "pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) せき (seki), kunyomi (native Japanese) おしい (oshii). It is a JLPT N2 character.

How do you write the kanji 惜?

Write 惜 ("pity") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.