Japanese Word of the Day
大切
/tai-SEtsu/ • adjective — 7th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: important; precious
Examples
- 家族は私にとって大切です。
(Family is important to me.) - 大切なことを忘れないでください。
(Please don't forget the important things.) - 彼女は私の大切な友人です。
(She is my precious friend.)
Synonyms
- 重要
- 必要
This word is commonly used to emphasize the significance of people, relationships, or things that hold great value in one's life.
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