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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.
Composed of 価値 (value) + 観 (view/perspective). Refers to one's personal belief system about what matters in life — priorities, morals, and what one considers important.
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
- 価値観を押し付ける: to impose one's values on others
USAGE:
Frequently appears in discussions about relationships (価値観が合う is considered important for marriage), generational differences, and cultural change. A common topic in Japanese media and conversation.
RELATED 〜観 WORDS:
- 人生観: view of life, philosophy of life
- 世界観: worldview
- 結婚観: views on marriage