Japanese word

重んじる

Pronunciation

Romajiomonjiru

Meaning

  • verbvalue

Example

彼は伝統を重んじます。kare wa den tō o omo n ji ma su

He values tradition.

Illustration for 重んじる (value)

More examples

私は結果よりも努力を重んじます。watashi wa kek ka yo ri mo do ryoku o omo n ji ma su

I value effort more than results.

Core concept

Places a person, principle, or thing among the important matters that guide one's choices and treatment.

Common phrases

  • 経験を重んじるkei ken o omo n ji ru

    value experience

  • 信頼を重んじるshin rai o omo n ji ru

    value trust

  • 教育を重んじるkyō iku o omo n ji ru

    value education

Similar words

重視するjūshisuru: To regard something as important when choosing or deciding between things.
尊重するsonchōsuru: To treat a person, belief, or rule with respect because of its worth.
尊ぶtōtobu: To regard a person, principle, or tradition as worthy of deep respect.

Definition in Japanese

ある物事を重要なものとして扱い、その価値を認めて優先すること。a ru mono goto o jū yō na mo no to shi te atsuka i so no ka chi o mito me te yū sen su ru ko to

Word origin

重んじる (omonjiru, "to value") is related to 重んずる (omonzuru, "to value"), an older form, and reflects the sense of 重い (omoi, "heavy or important") applied to something regarded as important.

Usage tips

  • 重んじる (omonjiru, "to value") commonly takes abstract objects such as tradition, manners, principles, and rules, which gives it a formal tone.

Other meanings

  • respectverb
  • esteemverb

Opposites

  • 軽んじるkaronjirumake light ofverb

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