Translation of Japanese word "大切" to English
大切
たいせつ
[taisetsu]
IPA: /taiseɕu/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving relevant and crucial value; having import.
How to use
大切 (taisetsu) — 'important / precious / valuable'. な-adjective. 大切な友達 — precious friend. 大切にする — to treasure / take care of.
🇬🇧 English
important / precious
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 大切
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たいせつ
Romaji Transcription: taisetsu
Example Sentences
彼は大切な人を守る。
かれはたいせつなひとをまもる。
He protects someone important.
彼女は大切な物を守る。
かのじょはたいせつなものをまもる。
She protects something precious.
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Common phrases
- 体を大切に— Take care of yourself (lit. treat body as precious)
Frequency rank: #915 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "大切" means "important / precious" in English.
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