How to Say ‘To value; to take care of’ in Japanese
大事にする
daiji ni suru
[dye-jee nee soo-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: [大事にする] is a super useful verb: to value people, feelings, and also to “take good care” of things.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In care interviews, saying [利用者さんを大事にする] communicates respect and dignity (important hiring keywords).
Phrase Breakdown
大事
daiji
[dye-jee]
important; valuable
With にする, it becomes “to value / to take good care of.” Often used to describe caregiving philosophy.
私は利用者様の生活リズムを大事にするようにしています。
I try to value the resident’s daily rhythm.
に
ni
[nee]
to; as (marker for manner/target)
Turns 大事 into an adverb-like phrase: 大事に = “importantly / with care / valuing.”
小さな変化も大事に見ます。
I pay careful attention even to small changes.
する
suru
[soo-roo]
to do
Makes the phrase an action: 大事にする = to value, to treat with care.
私は相手の気持ちを大事にすることを心がけています。
I make a point of valuing the other person’s feelings.
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