〜に忍びない
Formation
N1EmotionFormal/Stiff
Meaning
Expresses that one's heart pains or it is unbearable to do something, often due to pity or feelings of regret.
Examples
捨てるに忍びない大切な品物を、倉庫に保管している。
I am keeping items that I can't bear to throw away in the warehouse.
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