Meaning

Primary

Essential

Alternatives

Important, Necessary

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When something has a heavy need, you know that that thing is essential. It is important.

Reading

じゅうよう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 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

Context Sentences

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.

Kanji Composition