Translation of Japanese word "重要" to English
重要
じゅうよう
[juuyou]
IPA: /d͡ʑuːjoː/
Meaning
NounThe quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.
How to use
重要 (juuyou) — 'importance / important / major'. な-adjective. 重要な役割 — important role. 重要性 (juuyousei) — importance.
🇬🇧 English
importance
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 重要
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): じゅうよう
Romaji Transcription: juuyou
Example Sentences
この問題は、重要な点を理解することです。
This problem is about understanding the important points.
重要を考えてください。
じゅうようを考えてください。
Please consider the importance.
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Common phrases
- 重要人物— VIP / key person
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Frequency rank: #679 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "重要" mean?▼
The Japanese word "重要" means "importance" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "重要"?▼
The word "重要" is read as "じゅうよう" (juuyou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the importance or importance of events or things that can happen.".
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