大切（な）
たいせつ
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Important / Precious
Examples
大切なことです。
It's an important thing.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「大切（な）」is an adjective meaning "Important / Precious." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「大切（な）」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（な）」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「大切（な）」mean in Japanese?+
「大切（な）」means "Important / Precious". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「大切（な）」?+
「大切（な）」is read as「たいせつ」.
Is 「大切（な）」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「大切（な）」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（な）」?+
大切なことです。 — It's an important thing.
Practice 「大切（な）」 with spaced repetition