synonym Comparative
貴重な
VS
重大
Differences Between "貴重な" and "重大"
Option A
貴重な
Meaning
precious; valuable; important
Reading
きちょうな (kichōna)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この家族の写真は私にとってとても貴重なものです。
This family photo is very precious to me.
Option B
重大
Meaning
Serious, grave, important, significant
Reading
じゅうだい (jūdai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
これは会社にとって重大な問題です。
This is a serious problem for the company.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(precious; valuable; important)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 貴重な: Used to describe something that is highly valued, rare, or important, often for sentimental or financial reasons. (かけがえのないものや価値の高いものに使われます。)
- 重大: Emphasizes the importance, gravity, or severity of a matter. Often used for problems, decisions, news. Can be used with な as an adjective (重大な). / 物事の重要性、深刻さ、または厳しさを強調します。問題、決定、ニュースなどによく使われます。形容動詞「重大な」としても使えます。
- 貴重な: Used to describe something that is highly valued, rare, or important, often for sentimental or financial reasons. (かけがえのないものや価値の高いものに使われます。)
- 重大: Emphasizes the importance, gravity, or severity of a matter. Often used for problems, decisions, news. Can be used with な as an adjective (重大な). / 物事の重要性、深刻さ、または厳しさを強調します。問題、決定、ニュースなどによく使われます。形容動詞「重大な」としても使えます。
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