大切
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大切
1
important; significant; serious; crucial
Examples
柔道では力より技のほうが大切である。
In judo, technique is more important than strength.
2
precious; valuable; dear; cherished; beloved
Examples
大切なものはここに置かないで下さい。
Please don't leave valuable things here.
3
Usu. adverbially as ～に
careful
Examples
私は古い本を大切に保存している。
I keep old books with care.
Kanji in this Word
大
3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
large
big
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うふ
お
おう
た
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
わ
切
4 strokes
Frequency: 324
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
cut
cutoff
be sharp
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
サイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.る
-き.る
き.り
-き.り
-ぎ.り
き.れる
-き.れる
き.れ
-き.れ
-ぎ.れ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きつ
きり
ぎり
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