大事
だいじ
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
important, serious, precious
Examples
体を大事にしてください。
Please take good care of yourself.
📖 How to Use
「大事」is an adjective meaning "important, serious, precious." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「大事」is read as「だいじ」— 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 「大事」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「大事」mean in Japanese?+
「大事」means "important, serious, precious". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「大事」?+
「大事」is read as「だいじ」.
Is 「大事」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「大事」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「大事」?+
体を大事にしてください。 — Please take good care of yourself.
Practice 「大事」 with spaced repetition