大事

大事

だいじ

Important, valuable; serious matter

N4na-adjective·daiji

How to remember it

大 (big) + 事 (matter) — a "big matter" is something important.

Example sentences

  • 健康が一番大事です。

    けんこうがいちばんだいじです。

    Health is the most important thing.

  • この写真は私にとって大事です。

    このしゃしんはわたしにとってだいじです。

    This photo is important to me.

Usage

Na-adjective; also a noun meaning "great matter." 大事にする means "to cherish, take good care of."

Related words

大切重要大事にする

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