synonym Comparative
大事
VS
貴重な
Differences Between "大事" and "貴重な"
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
貴重な
Meaning
precious, valuable
Reading
きちょうな (kichouna)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
これはとても貴重なですね。
This is very precious, valuable, isn't it?
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(important; valuable; serious matter)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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.
- 貴重な: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 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.
- 貴重な: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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