synonym Comparative
大事
VS
貴重
Differences Between "大事" and "貴重"
Option A
大事
Meaning
important; valuable; serious matter
Reading
だいじ (daiji)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この時計は、祖父からのプレゼントなので、私にとってとても大事です。
This watch is a gift from my grandfather, so it's very important to me.
Option B
貴重
Meaning
precious, valuable
Reading
きちょう (kichou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
皆様からの貴重なご意見に感謝いたします。
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(important; valuable; serious matter)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 大事: An adjectival noun (な-adjective) meaning 'important' or 'valuable'. It can be used for people, things, or concepts. Often used with です (desu), な (na) when modifying a noun, or に (ni) when modifying a verb (e.g., 大事にする - to cherish). It can also imply a serious or critical situation.
- 貴重: Used for things that are highly valuable, rare, or important, often implying they are not easily replaced or found. (非常に価値がある、珍しい、または重要で、簡単には手に入らないものを指します。)
- 大事: An adjectival noun (な-adjective) meaning 'important' or 'valuable'. It can be used for people, things, or concepts. Often used with です (desu), な (na) when modifying a noun, or に (ni) when modifying a verb (e.g., 大事にする - to cherish). It can also imply a serious or critical situation.
- 貴重: Used for things that are highly valuable, rare, or important, often implying they are not easily replaced or found. (非常に価値がある、珍しい、または重要で、簡単には手に入らないものを指します。)
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