Word details

大切

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大切.

Dictionary

Entry

大切いせつたいせち~な Adj.Freq #435
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

large, big

3 strokesFrequency 7JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ダイタイ

Kun

おお-おお.きい-おお.いに

Nanori

うふおうたかしともはじめひろひろしまさまさるもと

cut, cutoff, be sharp

4 strokesFrequency 324JLPT N3Grade 2

On

セツサイ

Kun

き.る-き.るき.り-き.り-ぎ.りき.れる-き.れるき.れ-き.れ-ぎ.れ

Nanori

きつきりぎり

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