How to Say ‘Important’ in Japanese
大事です。
daiji desu
[dah-jee dess]
💬 Usage Tip: To be more specific in interviews, add a subject: [安全が大事です。] (“Safety is important.”) or [報告・連絡・相談が大事です。] (“Reporting/communicating is important.”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Many Japanese workplaces value [報告・連絡・相談] (often called [報連相])—showing you know this can impress in caregiver interviews.
Phrase Breakdown
大事
daiji
[dah-jee]
important; precious
Used to state what matters. In caregiving interviews, good for emphasizing priorities like safety, dignity, communication.
利用者さんの気持ちを聞くことは大事です。
Listening to clients’ feelings is important.
です
desu
[dess]
is (polite)
Polite copula ending a statement. Makes your answer sound professional and calm in an interview.
清潔と安全は大事です。
Cleanliness and safety are important.
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