“To hold dear” in Japanese
Short answer
To hold dear in Japanese is “惜しむ” (oshimu). Full meaning: to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for).
Other ways to say “To hold dear” in Japanese
惜む
oshimu to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
おしむ
oshimu to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
大事にする
daijinisuru to take good care of, to treasure, to value, to hold dear, to prize, to cherish
憎からず思う
nikukarazuomou to feel affectionate towards, to have feelings for, to care for, to hold dear
おしま
oshima to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
おしめ
oshime to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
おしみ
oshimi to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
おしも
oshimo to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
惜め
oshime to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
惜ま
oshima to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
惜も
oshimo to be frugal, to be sparing; to value, to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss), to feel sorry (for)
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