価値

• Reading: かち
• Romaji: kachi
• Kanji breakdown: 価 (ka) — price, value; 値 (chi) — value, worth
• Pronunciation: /ka.tɕi/

Meaning

Value; worth; merit. Used to describe the importance or usefulness of something.

A noun that expresses the degree of importance or usefulness that something holds. Often paired with がある (to have value) or がない (to have no value). Commonly appears in discussions about economics, philosophy, and everyday judgments.

Examples

1. この絵には歴史的な価値がある。 This painting has historical value.
2. 努力することに価値があると思う。 I believe there is value in making the effort.
3. 価値のある経験をたくさんしたい。 I want to have lots of worthwhile experiences.

Usage Guide

Context: economics, philosophy, daily conversation

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 価 (price, value) and 値 (value, worth). Both kanji relate to assessment of worth, reinforcing the concept of measured importance.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal