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貴重

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 貴重

ちょう
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #2469
1

precious; valuable

Examples
あれは貴重な経験だった。
That was a valuable experience.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 970
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

precious
value
prize
esteem
honor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たっと.い
とうと.い
たっと.ぶ
とうと.ぶ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きよ
たか
たかし
よし
9 strokes
Frequency: 193
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

heavy
important
esteem
respect
heap up
pile up
nest of boxes
-fold

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おも.い
おも.り
おも.なう
かさ.ねる
かさ.なる
おも
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さね
しげ
しげる
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