Japanese

かち
Meaning: value; worth; merit
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

価
値

Example sentences

He finds high value in that painting.
このダイヤモンドは、家一軒分に相当する価値がある。
This diamond has a value equivalent to a whole house.
新しい価値を創造することは、社会をより良くするための第一歩だ。
Creating new value is the first step toward making society better.
彼女は古い本に新しい価値を見いだした
She found new value in the old book.
この報告書は非常に有益で、一読の価値がある。
This report is very informative and well worth a quick read.
この古い陶器は、歴史的な価値から珍重されている。
This old pottery is highly valued for its historical value.
彼女は大学で「源氏物語」の文学的価値について研究している
She is researching the literary value of 'The Tale of Genji' at the university.
彼の助言は千金の価値がある。
His advice is worth a thousand gold.
私はただのパンピーなので、高級ブランドの価値はよく分からない。
Since I am just an ordinary person, I don't really understand the value of high-end brands.
最近、円に対して米ドルの価値が上がっている。
Recently, the value of the US dollar has been rising against the yen.

Usage Notes

Refers to the utility, merit, or monetary worth of an object or concept.

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