“Precious” in Japanese
Short answer
Precious in Japanese is “尊い” (toutoi). Full meaning: precious, valuable, priceless; noble, exalted, sacred.
Other ways to say “Precious” in Japanese
貴重
kichou precious, valuable
貴い
toutoi precious, valuable, priceless; noble, exalted, sacred
惜しい
oshii regrettable, disappointing, unfortunate; precious, dear, valuable; too good for, deserving better
とうとう
toutoi precious, valuable, priceless; noble, exalted, sacred
とうとい
toutoi precious, valuable, priceless; noble, exalted, sacred
たっとい
tattoi precious, valuable, priceless; noble, exalted, sacred
たっと
tatto precious, valuable, priceless; noble, exalted, sacred
プレシャス
pureshasu precious
可愛い
kawai cute, adorable, charming, lovely, pretty; dear, precious, darling, pet; innocent, childlike, childish, lovable
めんこい
menkoi dear, darling, adorable, precious, cute, lovely, sweet, beloved, charming
大切
taisetsu important, significant, serious, crucial; precious, valuable, dear, cherished, beloved; careful
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