na-adjective
important; significant; crucial
Describes something that matters greatly, has serious consequences, or should not be neglected.
健康は何よりも大切です。
Health is more important than anything else.
この書類はとても大
This document is very important, so please don't lose it.
na-adjective
Used for people, memories, or things that are emotionally valued and irreplaceable.
家族は私にとって一番大切な存在です。
My family is the most precious thing to me.
これは祖母からもらった大切な指輪です。
This is a precious ring I received from my grandmother.
na-adjective
careful; with care
Almost always used adverbially as 大切に, meaning to handle something with care or to treat it as important.
See also: 大切に
この本を大切に扱ってください。
Please handle this book with care.
彼は妻をとても大切にしている。
He treats his wife with great care.