How to Say ‘Carefully; with care’ in Japanese
大切に
taisetsu ni
[tai-seh-tsoo nee]
💬 Usage Tip: [大切に] comes from [大切], meaning “important” or “precious.” With [に], it becomes “carefully” or “with care.” It often carries emotional warmth, not just physical carefulness.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japanese, [大切に] is used for objects, relationships, memories, and feelings. It expresses valuing something from the heart.
Phrase Breakdown
大切
taisetsu
[tai-seh-tsoo]
important; precious
Something valuable that should be cared for.
思い出を大切にします。
I treasure my memories.
に
ni
[nee]
-ly; in a ... way
Turns a na-adjective or noun phrase into an adverb, as in 'carefully' or 'with importance.'
思い出を大切にします。
I treasure my memories.
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