かんじん【肝心】
句例
肝心な 〈主要な〉 main; essential 《to》; 〈重大な〉 important; crucial; vital
肝心(かなめ)な事[点] the main [vital, crucial] thing [point]; the most important thing [point]
肝心な時に at a critical moment; when badly needed
文例
そこが肝心なところだ. That’s the point.
彼は大事業を計画しているが肝心の金がない. He is planning to start a big enterprise, but does not have the necessary funds to start it with.
肝心な時にあいつはいなくなる. Just when we really need him, he’s nowhere to be found.
肝心なことはみんなが一致団結することだ. What is crucial [the most important thing] is that we (should) stay [《形式》 remain] united.
きちょう【貴重】
句例
貴重な precious; valuable.
文例
1年間でも国外の大学で学ぶことは若い人にとって貴重な経験になる. A year’s study at a university overseas is a valuable experience for any young person.
古典は貴重な文化遺産であり, 私たちの心のふるさとでもある. Classics are both a precious cultural heritage and our spiritual home. |