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sense of values, values, value system
One's set of beliefs about what is important in life. Used to describe personal, cultural, or generational perspectives on what matters.
価値観が違う。
Our values are different.
古い価値観はもう通用しない。
Old values no longer hold up.
世代によって価値観は大きく異なる。
Values differ greatly depending on the generation.
価値観 is composed of 価値 (value) + 観 (view, perspective).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 価値観が違う: to have different values
- 価値観が合う: to share the same values
- 価値観が変わる: values change
- 価値観の多様化: diversification of values