synonym Comparative
大切
VS
重要
Differences Between "大切" and "重要"
Option A
大切
Meaning
important, precious
Reading
たいせつ (taisetsu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
家族は私にとって大切な存在です。
Family is an important presence for me.
Option B
重要
Meaning
important; significant; major; crucial
Reading
じゅうよう (jūyō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しいビジネスモデルの成否を決定づける最も_______な要素は、市場の潜在顧客のニーズを正確に把握することです。
The most important element that decides the success or failure of the new business model is accurately grasping the needs of potential customers in the market.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(important, precious)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 大切: Used for things, people, or concepts that are highly valued or indispensable. Often implies personal or emotional importance.
- 重要: Refers to things that are of great importance, consequence, value, or crucial significance. Often used as 重要な決定 or 重要事項. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Important! "The most important decision in my life was choosing to princess-carry you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To call that important! B-Baka! Of course it is! Since you took charge of my life, make sure you prioritize my happiness as your most crucial mission forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じゅうよう（重要）よ！『僕の人生の全ての決定の中で、ハルカさんをお姫様抱っこした瞬間が一番重要で正しい決定でした！』って…っ！そんなの重要に決まってるでしょバカ！/// これからも、私を笑顔にする最重要の愛の任務を、一生サボらずに全力で全うし続けなさいよね！』
- 大切: Used for things, people, or concepts that are highly valued or indispensable. Often implies personal or emotional importance.
- 重要: Refers to things that are of great importance, consequence, value, or crucial significance. Often used as 重要な決定 or 重要事項. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Important! "The most important decision in my life was choosing to princess-carry you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To call that important! B-Baka! Of course it is! Since you took charge of my life, make sure you prioritize my happiness as your most crucial mission forever! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じゅうよう（重要）よ！『僕の人生の全ての決定の中で、ハルカさんをお姫様抱っこした瞬間が一番重要で正しい決定でした！』って…っ！そんなの重要に決まってるでしょバカ！/// これからも、私を笑顔にする最重要の愛の任務を、一生サボらずに全力で全うし続けなさいよね！』
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