Japanese word

重んずる

Pronunciation

Romajiomonzuru

Meaning

  • verbvalue highly

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 重んずる (value highly)

More examples

この地域では、客への心配りを重んじます。ko no chi iki de wa kyaku e no kokoro kuba ri o omo n ji ma su

In this area, people highly value consideration for guests.

Core concept

Treats something as weighty and important, showing deep respect for its value or significance.

Common phrases

  • 人命を重んずるjin mei o omo n zu ru

    value human life highly

  • 規律を重んずるki ritsu o omo n zu ru

    value discipline highly

Similar words

重視するjūshisuru: To regard a factor or principle as important when making a decision or setting priorities.
尊重するsonchōsuru: To recognize the value, rights, or views of someone or something and treat them with respect.
尊ぶtōtobu: To honor someone or something by recognizing its high value and showing deep respect.

Definition in Japanese

物事を大切なものとして高く評価し、その価値や意義を尊重すること。mono goto o tai setsu na mo no to shi te taka ku hyō ka shi so no ka chi ya i gi o son chō su ru ko to

Word origin

重んずる (omonzuru) comes from the native verb 重む (omomu, "to value") through its stem 重ん (omon) combined with ずる (zuru), an older verb ending used in this formal form.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 重んずる (omonzuru) commonly presents a principle or tradition as a standard that should guide conduct, giving it a more solemn tone than everyday alternatives.

Other meanings

  • respectverb
  • honorverb

Opposites

  • 軽んずるkaronzurumake light ofverb

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