Japanese phrase
___は大切です。 ___ wa tai setsu de su
Meaning
___ is important.
When to use it
States that something matters and should be valued. It is a calm, general statement that fits everyday conversations and is polite without sounding formal.
Example dialogue
何を大事にしていますか？ nan o dai ji ni shi te i ma su ka
What do you value?
家族は大切です。 ka zoku wa tai setsu de su
Family is important.