B1 Collocation 중립

大切な時間

taisetsu na jikan

Important time

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {大切な時間|たいせつなじかん} to describe moments that hold deep personal significance or emotional value.

  • Means: A period of time that is cherished or holds special importance to someone.
  • Used in: Expressing gratitude for time spent with friends, family, or meaningful activities.
  • Don't confuse: {大事な時間|だいじなじかん} (important/necessary time) vs {大切な時間|たいせつなじかん} (cherished/precious time).
Heart + Clock + Shared Activity = {大切な時間|たいせつなじかん}

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means 'important time.' You use it when you are happy to be with friends or family. It is a very kind thing to say to people you like.
You use {大切な時間|たいせつなじかん} to talk about moments that you enjoy. For example, if you have a nice dinner with your friend, you can say 'This is a precious time.' It shows you care about the person and the moment.
At the B1 level, you recognize that {大切な時間|たいせつなじかん} is a collocation used to assign emotional weight to a duration. It is more than just 'important'; it implies that the time is cherished. It is frequently used in both social settings to express gratitude and in personal reflection to describe meaningful hobbies or solitude.
The phrase functions as a marker of subjective value. By labeling a period as {大切な時間|たいせつなじかん}, the speaker elevates the experience above the routine. It is common in formal expressions of gratitude, such as thanking a colleague for their time, where it serves to mitigate the imposition of a request or meeting by emphasizing the value of the interaction.
This collocation serves as a linguistic manifestation of the Japanese cultural emphasis on interpersonal harmony and the appreciation of transient experiences. It functions as a pragmatic strategy to build rapport, signaling that the speaker does not take the listener's presence for granted. In academic or literary contexts, it can be used to frame narrative segments as pivotal moments of character development.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, {大切な時間|たいせつなじかん} maps the abstract concept of 'time' onto the domain of 'valuable objects,' effectively reifying time as a commodity that can be 'spent' or 'cherished.' Its usage reflects a sophisticated socio-pragmatic competence, where the speaker navigates the tension between the finite nature of time and the infinite value of human connection, often employing the phrase to perform 'face-work' in social interactions.

뜻

A period that is valued and significant.

🌍

문화적 배경

The phrase is used to show respect for the other person's life.

💡

Use it to show gratitude

It's the best way to thank someone for their time.

뜻

A period that is valued and significant.

💡

Use it to show gratitude

It's the best way to thank someone for their time.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

家族と過ごすのは＿＿＿＿＿です。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 大切な時間

It describes a positive, meaningful experience.

🎉 점수: /1

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

Yes, it is very polite.

관련 표현

🔄

かけがえのない時間

synonym

Irreplaceable time

어디서 쓸까?

😊

Thanking a friend

A: 今日は楽しかったね！

B: 本当に！{大切な時間|たいせつなじかん}だったよ。

informal
💼

Business meeting

Client: お忙しい中、{大切な時間|たいせつなじかん}をいただきありがとうございます。

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Time-Heart' (Time = Jikan, Heart = Taisetsu).

Visual Association

Imagine a golden hourglass where the sand is made of tiny glowing hearts.

Story

You are sitting in a park. You look at your watch, but instead of numbers, you see your family's faces. You realize this is a {大切な時間|たいせつなじかん}.

Word Web

時間大切過ごす貴重思い出絆

챌린지

Write three sentences about your day using this phrase.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tiempo valioso

Japanese focuses more on the emotional 'cherishing' aspect.

French high

Moment précieux

French often uses 'moment' instead of 'temps' for this specific feeling.

German high

Kostbare Zeit

German is slightly more formal in its usage.

Japanese self

大切な時間

None.

Arabic high

وقت ثمين

Used more in formal or poetic contexts.

Chinese high

宝贵的时间

Chinese 'baogui' is often used for both time and objects.

Korean high

소중한 시간

None.

Portuguese high

Tempo precioso

None.

Easily Confused

大切な時間 대 大事な時間

Often used interchangeably.

大事 (daiji) is 'important/necessary'; 大切 (taisetsu) is 'cherished/precious'.

자주 묻는 질문 (1)

Yes, it is very polite.

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