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important, precious, valuable
この本は私にとって大切なものです。
This book is precious to me.
時間を大切にしましょう。
Let's cherish our time.
Can be used to describe both physical objects and abstract concepts like time, relationships, or values.
While 大切 can describe practical importance, it is more commonly used for emotional or sentimental value.
In business contexts, 重要 (important) may be more appropriate than 大切.
Composed of 大 (big, great) and 切 (important, crucial), emphasizing something of great significance.
Often used to express emotional or personal value rather than monetary worth.