Japanese

きちょう
Meaning: precious; valuable
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

貴
重

Example sentences

Time is more precious than money.
海外旅行は私にとって貴重な体験だった。
Traveling abroad was a precious experience for me.
その貴重な切手を入手するのは非常に困難だ。
Obtaining that rare stamp is extremely difficult.
図書館には貴重な書物がたくさん並んでいる。
There are many precious books lined up in the library.
図書館のウェブサイトで、貴重な古文書のデジタル画像を閲覧できる
You can view digital images of valuable old documents on the library's website.
旅行中は盗難に遭わないように、貴重品はホテルの金庫に預けましょう。
To avoid theft while traveling, let's leave valuables in the hotel safe.
失敗は成功のための貴重な学びである。
Failure is a valuable lesson for success.
貴重な資料の館外への持ち出しは厳禁されている。
Taking precious materials out of the building is strictly prohibited.
蔵の奥から貴重な古文書が発見された。
A precious ancient document was discovered from the back of the storehouse.
博物館の貴重な展示品を観覧する。
I view the precious exhibits at the museum.

Usage Notes

Used for things that are highly valued or hard to replace.

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