Japanese

にする

たいせつにする
Meaning: to cherish, to value, to take care of
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 大切にする 大切にしない
Polite 大切にします 大切にしません
Past 大切にした 大切にしなかった
Polite + Past 大切にしました 大切にしませんでした
Te-form 大切にして 大切にしなくて
Potential 大切にできる 大切にできない
Passive 大切にされる 大切にされない
Causative 大切にさせる 大切にさせない
Imperative 大切にしろ 大切にするな

Handwriting

大
切
に
す
る

Example sentences

I cherish old tools.
チームの和を大切にする。
Cherish the harmony of the team.
父は古い切手のコレクションを大切にしている。
My father treasures his collection of old stamps.

Usage Notes

To treat something or someone with great care because they are important.

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