重要な

juuyou na

important

このプロジェクトは重要な意味を持っています

This project has important significance

general

Having great significance, value, or consequence; worthy of attention or consideration

この決定は重要な影響を与えるでしょう

This decision will have an important impact

彼は重要な役割を果たしています

He plays an important role

Often used to describe things that are crucial, significant, or worthy of attention in various contexts

Collocations

重要な役割important role重要な意味important meaning重要な影響important impact

Synonyms

大切な重大な重要性のある

Antonyms

無意味な取るに足りない些細な

Related Phrases

重要性phrase

importance

重要なポイントphrase

key point

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This word is frequently used in both written and spoken Japanese to highlight the significance of something.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While '重要な' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it is often employed in more formal or professional settings to emphasize the gravity of a situation or decision.

Word Origin

From Middle Chinese 'zhòngyào' (重要), composed of 'zhòng' (重, 'heavy') and 'yào' (要, 'important'). The Japanese term retains this meaning of something that carries weight or significance.

Usage Notes

This adjective is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the significance of people, objects, or events. It can be used to emphasize the value or consequence of something.

Word Breakdown

重要

important

root

な

adjectival suffix

suffix

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