重要
jūyō
important
このプロジェクトは非常に重要です
This project is very important
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
Often used in formal and informal contexts to emphasize the significance of something
Related Phrases
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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