Essential
Important, Necessary
noun, な adjective
When something has a heavy need, you know that that thing is essential. It is important.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
重要となる
to become essential
重要と思う
to think something important
重要と考える
to consider something important
重要に見える
to look important
重要に思う
to think something important
重要になる
to become important
重要な物
essential thing
重要なポイント
essential points
重要な事
important matter
きわめて重要
extremely important
一番重要
the most essential
とても重要
very important
重要なのは、元気でいることです。
The important thing is to be healthy.
小学生の時、私は学校で友達を作ることが重要だと思っていました。
When I was in elementary school, I thought it was important to make friends at school.
それは、国民にとって重要なお知らせでした。
It was an important announcement for the people.