価値

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. この古い本には大きな価値があります。▶ —
   This old book has great value.
2. 経験する価値のある旅でした。▶ —
   It was a trip worth experiencing.

Collocations

Mnemonic

価値 kachi — 価 (price, value) + 値 (value, worth). Both kanji mean "value" — the worth a thing or matter holds. 価 is the shinjitai of 價. 値 is the same kanji as in 値段 (nedan, price). The pattern 〜する価値がある (worth doing ~) is very common.

Quick check

1. What meaning do both kanji in 価値 share?

   • value, worth
   • weight
   • size
   • color