1.
important, significant
Describes something of great importance or significance.
2.
precious, valuable, cherished
Describes something treasured or held dear.
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 is a na-adjective meaning 'important,' 'valuable,' or 'serious.'
Usage
As a predicate, 大事だ / 大事です states that something matters. As a modifier, 大事な precedes a noun. The adverbial 大事に often means 'carefully' or 'with care.'
Forms
- Adverbial: 大事に
- Modifier: 大事な + noun
Conjugation
Common expressions
- 〜を大事にする: to cherish, to take care of, to value
- お大事に: Take care / Get well soon (said to someone who is sick)
- 大事になる: to become serious/a big deal
Similar words
Related Words
Synonym:
大切 (precious, emotional value)
Synonym:
重要 (important (formal, objective))
Compare:
肝心な (important)
Compare:
重要な (important)