Japanese

かちかん
Meaning: values; sense of values
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

価
値
観

Example sentences

It is natural for a married couple to have different values.
私たちは同じ価値観を共有している。
We share the same values.
時代とともに、人々の価値観もかわるものだ。
As the times change, people's values also change.
時代が変ると、価値観も変る。
When the era changes, values also change.
時代の変遷とともに、人々の価値観も大きく変わった。
Along with the transition of the times, people's values have also changed significantly.
人々の価値観は千差万別だ。
People's values are infinitely varied.
自分の狭い価値観に固執していては、甕裡醯鶏のそしりを免れない。
If you cling to your own narrow values, you will not escape being called a small-minded person.

Usage Notes

Refers to an individual's criteria for what is important or valuable in life.

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