大切
daijetsuadjectivenoun★Intermediate
formalinformal
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.
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Can be used to describe both physical objects and abstract concepts like time, relationships, or values.
Collocations
大切にするto cherish大切な人important person
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Related Phrases
大切に扱うphrase
to handle with care
💡Pro Tip
Emotional vs. Practical Use
While 大切 can describe practical importance, it is more commonly used for emotional or sentimental value.
⚡Gold Rule
Context Matters
In business contexts, 重要 (important) may be more appropriate than 大切.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 大 (big, great) and 切 (important, crucial), emphasizing something of great significance.
📝Usage Notes
Often used to express emotional or personal value rather than monetary worth.
Word Breakdown
大
big, great
root切
important, crucial
root和英辞典