大事(だいじ)

だいじ
na-adjective
important; valuable; precious
descriptive
1. important, significant
Describes something of great importance or significance.
Health is important, so I exercise every day.
Predicate usage
This is an important document, so please don't lose it.
Modifier usage
I think studying is important.
大事(だいじ)なことを忘(わす)れていた。
I forgot something important.
Please value your time.
2. precious, valuable, cherished
Describes something treasured or held dear.
お大事(だいじ)に。
Take care (of yourself). / Get well soon.
Set expression for someone who is sick
Please cherish your family.
〜を大事(だいじ)にする pattern
This book is a precious thing I got from my grandfather.
Value your friends.
We must treasure life.
3. serious (matter)
Describes a serious or grave situation (often in 大事になる).
I'm glad it didn't become serious. I was really worried.
大事(だいじ)になる = to become serious/a big deal
A small accident can become something serious.
I'll play it safe and rest today.
I went to the hospital so the injury wouldn't become serious.
I caught a cold, so I played it safe and went to bed early.

大事(だいじ) is a na-adjective meaning 'important,' 'valuable,' or 'serious.'

Usage

As a predicate, 大事(だいじ)だ / 大事(だいじ)です states that something matters. As a modifier, 大事(だいじ)な precedes a noun. The adverbial 大事(だいじ)に often means 'carefully' or 'with care.'

Forms

  • Adverbial: 大事(だいじ)に
  • Modifier: 大事(だいじ)な + noun
  • Negative: 大事(だいじ)ではない / 大事(だいじ)じゃない
  • Te-form: 大事(だいじ)で
  • Past: 大事(だいじ)だった

Common expressions

  • 〜を大事(だいじ)にする: to cherish, to take care of, to value
  • お大事(だいじ)に: Take care / Get well soon (said to someone who is sick)
  • 大事(だいじ)になる: to become serious/a big deal

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