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Having great value or importance, either materially or emotionally.
貴重な時間をいただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for your valuable time.
この絵は貴重な文化遺産です。
This painting is a valuable cultural heritage.
Often used to describe objects, time, or experiences that are rare or irreplaceable.
While '貴重' is often used in formal contexts, it can also be used informally to express appreciation for something meaningful.
Use '貴重' for things that are truly valuable or important, not for everyday items.
From the combination of 貴 (tōto, 'precious') and 重 (omoi, 'heavy'), originally referring to something physically heavy and thus valuable.
Can be used both literally (for material value) and figuratively (for emotional or sentimental value). Often used in formal contexts.