重要
jūyōadjective★Beginner
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
重
heavy, significant
root要
essential, crucial
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