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出し惜しみ (だしおしみ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
reluctance to give out ; grudging provision
Describes the act of being stingy or unwilling to provide something (money, information, effort, etc.), often used with する to mean 'to be reluctant to give' or 'to give grudgingly'.
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Don't be stingy with money; buy what you need.
Kanji 惜 pity, be sparing of, frugal Similar words ケチ ケチ is an adjective/noun meaning 'stingy' or 'cheapskate', focusing on a person's character. 出し惜しみ is more about the action or attitude of withholding something specific.
渋しぶ る 渋る is a verb meaning 'to be reluctant' or 'to hesitate', often used for actions like paying or agreeing. 出し惜しみ specifically emphasizes the reluctance to give or provide something.
Etymology Compound of 出し (dashi, 'putting out', from 出す) and 惜しみ (oshimi, 'regret, reluctance', from 惜しむ).