English–Japanese
“precious” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitōtoi
Example
彼女の笑顔は尊いです。kano jo no e gao wa tōto i de su
Her smile is precious.
How to say “precious” in Japanese
“Precious” in Japanese is 尊い (tōtoi).
Describes something valued so highly that it is treated with reverence and cherished.
Example sentences with 尊い
家族と過ごす時間は尊いです。ka zoku to su go su ji kan wa tōto i de su
The time I spend with my family is precious.
Tips for using 尊い
- In modern Japanese online speech, 尊い (tōtoi) also describes a cherished person, relationship, or scene that inspires strong affection.