How to Say ‘To value; to cherish’ in Japanese
大切にする
taisetsu ni suru
[tai-set-su nee soo-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: With [〜にする], this verb means "treat something as important" or "value it": [時間を大切にする] means "to value time." In longer phrases like [大切にしている価値観], [している] turns it into "the values we value / hold important."
Phrase Breakdown
大切
taisetsu
[tai-set-su]
important; precious
Describes something valued highly or treated as important.
会社では信頼を大切にします。
At the company, we value trust.
に
ni
[nee]
to; into; in a way
A particle that helps turn a noun or adjective-like word into an adverbial form, as in 'treat as important.'
相手に丁寧に話します。
I speak politely to the other person.
する
suru
[soo-roo]
to do
A very common verb meaning 'to do' that combines with many nouns.
面接の前に準備をする。
I do preparation before the interview.
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