Japanese

かけがえのない

かけがえのない
Meaning: irreplaceable; precious; one and only
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Family is an irreplaceable existence for me.
この古い写真は、家族にとってかけがえのない宝だ。
This old photo is an irreplaceable treasure for the family.
どの親にとっても、我が子はかけがえのない宝物だ。
For any parent, their own child is an irreplaceable treasure.
彼は私にとってかけがえのない知己です。
He is an irreplaceable confidant for me.

Usage Notes

Used to describe something or someone that is so valuable that nothing else could take its place.

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