重視

• Reading: じゅうし
• Romaji: juushi
• Kanji breakdown: 重 (juu) — heavy, important; 視 (shi) — to see, regard
• Pronunciation: /dʑɯː.ɕi/

Meaning

Emphasis; importance. Placing high value on something.

A する verb (重視する — to place importance on). Used to express that something is considered important or prioritized. Common in business (品質を重視する — to prioritize quality), education, and policy discussions. The opposite is 軽視 (to make light of). More formal than 大事にする.

Examples

1. この会社は社員の健康を重視している。 This company places great importance on employee health.
2. 教育の質を重視するべきだ。 We should prioritize the quality of education.
3. 安全を重視した設計が評価された。 The safety-focused design was well received.

Usage Guide

Context: business, education, policy

Tone: professional

Origin & History

Compound of 重 (juu, heavy/important) and 視 (shi, to see/regard). Literally 'seeing as heavy' — regarding something with weight and importance.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional