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How to say "Value" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "value", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
使用価値
しようかち (shiyoukachi)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
価値中立
かちちゅうりつ (kachi chuuritsu)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "value" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 使用価値 and 価値中立.
In Japanese, 使用価値 (しようかち (shiyoukachi)) is typically associated with "value in use" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus..
On the other hand, 価値中立 (かちちゅうりつ (kachi chuuritsu)) maps to "value neutrality / value-free" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "value" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "使用価値"
私は使用価値に興味があります。
I am interested in value in use.
Bilingual Context for "価値中立"
私は価値中立に興味があります。
I am interested in value neutrality / value-free.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "私は ＿＿＿ に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in value in use.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "使用価値" fits here because it means "value in use" in the context of: "I am interested in value in use.". "価値中立" represents "value neutrality / value-free".