Translation guide
The English word "value" can refer to worth, importance, principles, or numerical amounts. This guide helps learners express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
Expressing how much something is worth in money or what it costs
General term for value or worth, often used in economic contexts.
This painting has high value.
Refers specifically to the price of something.
Formal term for price, often used in business or official contexts.
Expressing that something is important, beneficial, or worthwhile
Can also mean value in terms of importance or merit.
Talking about personal beliefs, ethics, or what someone considers important in life
Refers to one's values or sense of values.
Referring to a number, quantity, or figure in math, science, or data
Used for numerical values in mathematics, programming, or data.
価値 (かち) is abstract worth or value. 値段 (ねだん) is the everyday word for price. 価格 (かかく) is formal and used in business contexts.
While 価値 can imply monetary worth, it's not used to ask 'how much?' Use 値段 or いくら instead.
The value of the dollar is falling.
What is the price of this car?
Please check the price of the product.
この経験は大きな価値がある。
This experience has great value.
Means important or precious, often used for things with personal value.
Family is valuable to me.
Means useful or helpful, emphasizing practical value.
This book is very valuable (useful).
My values don't match with his.
Means principle or doctrine, often used in compounds like 個人主義 (individualism).
He sticks to his principles.
Please find the value of x.
Numerical value or figure, common in scientific or technical contexts.
Is this value accurate?
He doesn't understand the value of hard work.