How to Say ‘To value / respect’ in Japanese
大事にします
daiji ni shi masu
[dye-jee nee shee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: Polite present. Add what you value: [相手の気持ちを大事にします].
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase sounds warm and professional—very natural Japanese interview language.
Phrase Breakdown
大事
daiji
[dye-jee]
important; valuable
Core word “important.” In interviews it’s common to say what you “value” using 大事にします.
私は報連相を大事にします。
I value reporting, contacting, and consulting.
に
ni
[nee]
to; with care (as in 大事に)
Makes the meaning “carefully / valuing.” Used to express a professional attitude.
私は相手の言葉を大事にします。
I value the other person’s words.
し
shi
[shee]
do (stem, as in します)
Stem of する; combines with ます to make します (polite).
私は利用者様の尊厳を大事にします。
I value the resident’s dignity.
ます
masu
[mahss]
(polite verb ending)
Polite ending used in interview-style statements about your values and work attitude.
私はチームワークも大事にします。
I also value teamwork.
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