惜おしがる

godan verb (-ru)

show regret; appear reluctant to part with

Describes someone visibly showing reluctance to give something up, spend money, or let go of something. Often used when the person's behavior makes their regret obvious.

• 彼かれはお金かねを出だすのを惜おしがっている。

  He is showing reluctance to spend money.

• 子こ供どもがおもちゃを片かた付づけるのを惜おしがっ