おしい
Adjective
1.
regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate
2.
precious, dear, valuable
3.
too good for, deserving better
4.
almost (but not quite), close (but no cigar)
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あと少しで勝てたのに、惜しい試合だった。
We almost won, it was a regrettable game.
彼の才能を活かせないのは、本当に惜しいことだ。
It's truly regrettable that his talent cannot be utilized.
彼女の早すぎる死は、惜しい人材を失ったと多くの人が嘆いた。
Many lamented her premature death, saying that a valuable talent had been lost.
努力が報われず、目標達成まであと一歩だったのは惜しい気持ちでいっぱいだ。
My efforts weren't rewarded, and being just one step away from achieving my goal fills me with regret.
最後のシュートは惜しくもゴールポストに当たり、得点にはならなかった。
The last shot regrettably hit the goalpost and didn't result in a score.
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