Japanese

たいせつ
Meaning: important; precious; valuable
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

大
切

Example sentences

I cherish the time I spend with my family.
大切な約束を忘れてしまった
I (unfortunately) forgot an important promise.
子供の時の思い出は大切だ
Memories from childhood are precious.
私にとって、家族は一番大切なものです。
To me, family is the most important thing.
古いものを大切にする
Take good care of old things.
感謝の気持ちを言葉で伝えるのは大切だ
It is important to express feelings of gratitude in words.
自分自身の弱さに勝つことが、何よりも大切だ。
Winning against your own weakness is more important than anything else.
正しい姿勢で座ることが大切です。
It is important to sit with correct posture.
相手の立場になって考えることが大切だ
It is important to think by putting yourself in the other person's shoes.
自分の間違いを素直に謝ることが大切だ。
It is important to apologize honestly for your mistakes.

Usage Notes

Expresses that something is of great importance or value. Often used in the phrase '大切にする' meaning to cherish or take care of.

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