1.
to value; to respect; to attach importance to
To regard something as important or worthy of respect. Used for abstract concepts like traditions, principles, and values rather than physical objects.
伝統を重んじる。
To value tradition.
この会社は社員の意見を重んじている。
This company values the opinions of its employees.
個人の自由を重んじる社会を目指すべきだ。
We should aim for a society that respects individual freedom.
An ichidan verb derived from 重い (heavy, important). An older variant 重んずる also exists and conjugates as a mixed verb (ずる-verb), but 重んじる is the standard modern form.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 伝統を重んじる (to value tradition)
- 礼儀を重んじる (to value manners)
- 人権を重んじる (to respect human rights)
- 意見を重んじる (to value opinions)
- 名誉を重んじる (to value honor)
A formal, written-style verb. More elevated than 大切にする (to treat as important) or 尊重する (to respect). Typically used with abstract nouns like traditions, values, rights, and principles.