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[ほね(骨)·お(惜)·し·み]
honeoshimi
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 骨惜しみ

noun, suru verb
  1. sparing oneself; laziness
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Definition and Synonyms for 骨惜しみ

Indolence inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
Synonyms: ぐうたら, なまくら, 休怠, 怠惰, 怠慢, 怠け癖, 惰気, 惰眠, 懈怠, 懶惰, 横着, 無精, 物憂い, 物臭, 緩怠, もの臭い, 遊惰, 骨惜しみ

Meanings for each kanji in 骨惜しみ

» skeleton; bone; remains; frame
» pity; be sparing of; frugal; stingy; regret

Categories 骨惜しみ is a member of

Inactivity a disposition to remain inactive or inert
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Sample Sentences for 骨惜しみ

Don't spare yourself in this work.
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Nothing can be gained without effort.
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