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骨惜しみ

Reading

Kana: ほねおしみ
Romaji: honeoshimi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vs
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sparing oneself; laziness

Kanji

Readings: コツ、 ほね
Meanings: skeleton, bone, remains, frame
Readings: セキ、 お.しい、 お.しむ
Meanings: pity, be sparing of, frugal, stingy, regret

Example Sentences

骨惜(ほねお)しみをしてはなにも()ない。
➥Nothing can be gained without effort.
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この仕事(しごと)骨惜(ほねお)しみをしてはいけない。
➥Don't spare yourself in this work.
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