(たいせつ)

たいせつ
noun
important, precious
1. important, precious, valuable
Having great significance or value.
家族(かぞく)大切(たいせつ)
Family is important.
大切(たいせつ)友達(ともだち)いる
I have an important friend.
I treasure this photo.
Money is important too, but I think time is even more important.
Health is very important, so I exercise every day and also watch what I eat.

大切(たいせつ) is a na-adjective meaning important, precious, or valuable.

FORMS:

  • Modifying nouns: 大切(たいせつ) + noun
  • Adverb: 大切(たいせつ)

KEY EXPRESSION:

大切(たいせつ)する means "to treasure" or "to take good care of."

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