to be worth; to be worthy of ~ (に値する) – Japanese Grammar に値する (ni atai suru)

Q: What JLPT level is に値する?

JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms

Q: How do you use に値する in a sentence?

Attach に値する to the appropriate verb or noun form. To be worth; to be worthy of ~

Q: Is に値する formal or casual Japanese?

に値する is typically used in formal or written Japanese contexts.

に値する

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ni atai suru

to be worth; to be worthy of ~

にして ni shite 限りだ kagiri da ものとして mono toshite びる / びて / びた biru / bite / bita を境に o sakai ni 甲斐もなく kai mo naku とあれば to areba 並み nami がましい gamashii こともあって koto mo atte かたわら katawara をよそに o yoso ni じみた jimita だの〜だの dano~dano わ wa 極まる / 極まりない kiwamaru/ kiwamarinai ならでは nara dewa ではあるまいか dewa arumai ka という to iu とは比べものにならない towa kurabemono ni naranai にして ni shite 限りだ kagiri da ものとして mono toshite びる / びて / びた biru / bite / bita を境に o sakai ni 甲斐もなく kai mo naku とあれば to areba 並み nami がましい gamashii こともあって koto mo atte かたわら katawara をよそに o yoso ni じみた jimita だの〜だの dano~dano わ wa 極まる / 極まりない kiwamaru/ kiwamarinai ならでは nara dewa ではあるまいか dewa arumai ka という to iu とは比べものにならない towa kurabemono ni naranai

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に値する

ni atai suru

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to be worth; to be worthy of ~

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JLPT Level N1

Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms

Reading ni atai suru

Post ID 51294

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📝 Usage Notes

to be worth; to be worthy of ~

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Expresses that something merits a particular response or evaluation, such as respect, praise, or attention.

Attaches to Attach to the dictionary (plain non-past) form of a verb, or directly to a noun (often an action noun like 賞 or 評価).

This pattern is used to say that someone or something deserves a certain treatment or consideration. It is fairly formal and appears in written language, speeches, or serious discussions. For example, you can say an achievement is worthy of praise, or a person is worthy of respect. It has a strong sense of objective worthiness, not just personal feeling.

The construction is straightforward: verb dictionary form + に値する, or noun + に値する. It is never used in casual conversation; you would not say this to a friend about a movie you liked. Instead, you might say it in an essay, a review, or a formal speech. Note that the subject is often the thing being evaluated, and the object of worth is indicated by the noun or verb phrase preceding に値する.

この研究成果は、ノーベル賞に値するものだ。

Kono kenkyū seika wa, Nōberu-shō ni atai suru mono da.

This research achievement is worthy of a Nobel Prize.

彼の勇気ある行動は、称賛に値する。

Kare no yūki aru kōdō wa, shōsan ni atai suru.

His courageous actions deserve praise.

この映画は、一度見るに値する作品だ。

Kono eiga wa, ichido miru ni atai suru sakuhin da.

This movie is a work worth seeing once.

Not に足る (ni taru) Both express worthiness, but に足る is more literary and often used with nouns like 信頼に足る (trustworthy). に値する is more common and can attach to verbs more readily. Also, に足る focuses on the quality that makes something worthy, while に値する is more about the action of deserving.

Register Formal and mostly used in written language, such as essays, reviews, or formal speeches; rarely heard in everyday conversation.

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What does the grammar pattern に値する mean? ▼

To be worth; to be worthy of ~

What JLPT level is に値する? ▼

Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.

How do you use に値する in a sentence? ▼

Attach に値する (ni atai suru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.

Is に値する formal or casual Japanese? ▼

に値する is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.

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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.