重要性

jūyōsei
nounIntermediate importance
general

The quality or state of being important or significant; the degree to which something is valued or prioritized.

環境保護の重要性は今や世界的な課題です。

The importance of environmental protection is now a global issue.

健康の重要性を認識することは、長寿の第一歩です。

Recognizing the importance of health is the first step toward longevity.

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This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize the significance of something.

Collocations

重要性を認識するto recognize the importance重要性を強調するto emphasize the importance重要性を理解するto understand the importance

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Casual Usage

Use 重要性 in formal writing or professional settings, while 重要さ is more common in everyday conversation.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Always consider the context when choosing between 重要性 and 重要さ to ensure the appropriate level of formality.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 重要 (important) and 性 (quality or nature), this term emphasizes the inherent significance of something.

📝Usage Notes

While 重要性 is more formal, 重要さ is often used in more casual contexts. Both convey the same meaning but differ in register.

Word Breakdown

重要
important
root
+
quality or nature
suffix
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