English–Japanese

“worth” in Japanese

Japanese

Also価値 (kachi)

Pronunciation

Romajikai

Example

努力した甲斐がありました。do ryoku shi ta kai ga a ri ma shi ta

The effort was worth it.

Illustration for 甲斐 (worth)

How to say “worth” in Japanese

“Worth” in Japanese is 甲斐 (kai).

Describes the value or satisfying result that comes from an effort, action, or experience.

Full entry for 甲斐: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 甲斐

毎日練習した甲斐があって、発表で落ち着いて話せました。mai nichi ren shū shi ta kai ga a tte hap pyō de o chi tsu i te hana se ma shi ta

My daily practice paid off, and I was able to speak calmly at the presentation.

Tips for using 甲斐

  • 生き甲斐 (ikigai) has entered English as ikigai, although its Japanese use covers anything that gives life value or a reason to live.

Other Japanese words for “worth”

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価値

kachi

nounvalue
nounworth

この本には価値があります。ko no hon ni wa ka chi ga a ri ma su

This book has value.

Related English words

“worth” in other languages