N3
きちょう (kichō)
貴重
precious; valuable
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to something being extremely precious, valuable, or irreplaceable. Often used with 貴重な体験 (precious experience) or 貴重な時間 (valuable time). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'The time spent together with you is extremely precious to me... W-Wait, no! I meant time is money, and efficiency is valuable! Don't go making me say embarrassing things!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『あんたと一緒に過ごす毎日の時間は、私にとって極めて貴重な...って、な、何言わせるのよ！時は金なり、タイムマネジメント的に貴重だって意味よ！変な誤解しないで！』
📝 Example Sentences
留学を通して、とても貴重な経験をすることができました。
Through studying abroad, I was able to have a very precious experience.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "貴重"!
皆様からの_______なご意見を参考に、サービスを改善いたします。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 他者から得た極めて価値のあるアドバイスを称える「貴重（なご意見）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『あんたの意見は私にとって一番貴重よ。だから、これからも私の隣でずっと意見を言い続けなさい！』
English: Since it praises extremely valuable advice gained from others, 'precious' (kichō) is correct. Haruka: 'Your opinion is the most precious to me. So keep voicing your opinions right next to me forever!'
English: Since it praises extremely valuable advice gained from others, 'precious' (kichō) is correct. Haruka: 'Your opinion is the most precious to me. So keep voicing your opinions right next to me forever!'
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