How to Say ‘Important values’ in Japanese
大切にしている価値観
taisetsu ni shi te iru kachi kan
[tai-set-su nee shee teh ee-roo ka-chee kan]
💬 Usage Tip: [〜ている] here describes an ongoing stance, not something happening right now. So [大切にしている価値観] means the values someone consistently holds important.
Phrase Breakdown
大切
taisetsu
[tai-set-su]
important; precious
Describes something cherished or treated as important.
私が大切にしている価値観は誠実さです。
The value I hold dear is sincerity.
に
ni
[nee]
in; as; to
A particle used here to make '大切' connect naturally with the verb that follows.
時間を無駄にしないように行動します。
I act so as not to waste time.
し
shi
[shee]
do
Part of the verb する in a connected form.
毎日少しずつ勉強し、成長します。
I study little by little every day and grow.
て
te
[teh]
and; -ing
A connecting form used in verb phrases.
考えて行動することが大切です。
It is important to think and then act.
いる
iru
[ee-roo]
to be doing; currently
Shows an ongoing state or habitual action.
その会社は社員を大切にしているようです。
That company seems to value its employees.
価値
kachi
[ka-chee]
value; worth
What is considered important or meaningful.
共有したい価値は協力です。
The value I want to share is cooperation.
観
kan
[kan]
view; perspective
A viewpoint or way of thinking.
企業観を知ると理解が深まります。
When you learn a company's perspective, your understanding deepens.
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