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to spare
  1. 1 to spare, to grudge, to be sparing (with), to be frugal, to be stingy
  2. 2 to regret, to lament
  3. 3 to be reluctant (to do), to be unwilling
  4. 4 to value, to prize, to hold dear
  5. 5 to love, to cherish — oft. written as 愛しむ
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· examples

  • He spared no efforts.

    sense 1 · to spare

  • We cannot grieve over his death too deeply.

    sense 3 · to be reluctant (to do)

  • Spare the rod and spoil the child.

    sense 1 · to spare

  • He is lavish with his money.

    sense 1 · to spare

  • He spared no effort for success.

    sense 1 · to spare

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