大切

大切

たいせつ

Important; precious; dear

N5na-adjective·taisetsu

How to remember it

大切 = the cut (切) you keep most carefully; what is precious to you.

Example sentences

  • 家族は大切です。

    かぞくはたいせつです。

    Family is important.

  • 時間を大切にしてください。

    じかんをたいせつにしてください。

    Please value your time.

Usage

Na-adjective; often used with にする to mean 'to cherish or value.'

Related words

大事重要大切にする時間

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