大切
たいせつ
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_na
Meaning
important, precious, valued
Examples

家族はとても大切です。

Family is very important.

Related Kanji

📖 How to Use

「大切」is an adjective meaning "important, precious, valued." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「大切」is read as「たいせつ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

Adjectives like 「大切」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「大切」mean in Japanese?+
「大切」means "important, precious, valued". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「大切」?+
「大切」is read as「たいせつ」.
Is 「大切」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「大切」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「大切」?+
家族はとても大切です。 — Family is very important.

Practice 「大切」 with spaced repetition