重要

jūyō
adjectiveBeginner
formalinformal

Having great significance or value; crucial or essential

健康は人生で最も重要なものです

Health is the most important thing in life

この決断は私たちの未来にとって重要です

This decision is important for our future

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Often used in formal and informal contexts to emphasize the significance of something

Collocations

重要な役割important role重要なポイントkey point重要な意味significant meaning

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Related Phrases

重要性noun
importance
重要な役割phrase
important role

💡Pro Tip

Adjective Form

When used as an adjective, it becomes '重要な' (jūyō na)

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more common in formal writing and speech

📖Word Origin

Combination of '重' (heavy, significant) and '要' (essential, crucial)

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a na-adjective (重要な) or as a noun (重要性)

Word Breakdown

heavy, significant
root
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essential, crucial
root
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