Japanese word

価値

Pronunciation

Romajikachi

Meaning

  • nounvalue, worth

Example

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.

Illustration for 価値 (value)

More examples

この本は読む価値があります。ko no hon wa yo mu ka chi ga a ri ma su

This book is worth reading.

専門家はその提案の価値を認めました。sen mon ka wa so no tei an no ka chi o mito me ma shi ta

The expert recognized the value of the proposal.

Core concept

Describes the worth or importance something has because it is useful, meaningful, or desirable.

Common phrases

  • 価値があるka chi ga a ru

    have value

  • 価値を認めるka chi o mito me ru

    recognize value

Similar words

値打ちneuchi: The worth or merit that something is seen to have.
意義igi: The meaning or importance that something has in a larger context.
有用性yūyōsei: The quality of being useful for a particular purpose.

Definition in Japanese

物事がどれほど役立ち、重要で、評価に値するかという程度。mono goto ga do re ho do yaku da chi jū yō de hyō ka ni atai su ru ka to i u tei do

Word origin

価値 (kachi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 価 (ka, "worth") and 値 (chi, "value"), combining two related senses.

Usage tips

  • The noun 価値 (kachi) is common in opinions about books, skills, and choices, where it signals a reason for recommending something rather than a price.

Opposites

  • 無価値mukachiworthlessna-adjective

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