VocabJLPT N3
precious
な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. precious
  2. 2. valuable
This な-adjective describes something as precious, valuable, or rare. It is used to express that something is highly important or hard to come by, such as a valuable experience or a rare item.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I can't believe this old photo is actually this valuable!

Sentence 2

"This is a precious chance!" the coach shouted.

Sentence 3

"This photo is one of a kind!" my friend said excitedly.

Sentence 4

Could you explain just how valuable it is?

Sentence 5

I'll ask one more time — is it actually that rare?