尊い

とうとい
Alternative readings: たっとい
Alternative writings: 貴い
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Precious or invaluable; something of great worth or deserving respect (can be used emotionally to express deep appreciation).

I-Adjective

Examples

命は何より尊い。

Life is more precious than anything.

彼女の犠牲はとても尊いものだった。

Her sacrifice was truly precious.

ファンが推しの演技を見て『尊い…』と呟いていた。

A fan watched their favorite's performance and whispered, 'So precious...'.

2

Noble, exalted, or sacred; used for something with a dignified, elevated, or holy character.

I-Adjective

Examples

古代の王家は尊い血筋と見なされた。

Ancient royal families were regarded as a noble lineage.

その儀式はとても尊い意味を持っている。

That ritual carries a very sacred meaning.