“Significant” in Japanese
Short answer
Significant in Japanese is “有意” (yuui). Full meaning: significant, meaningful; intentional, volitional.
Other ways to say “Significant” in Japanese
大切
taisetsu important, significant, serious, crucial; precious, valuable, dear, cherished, beloved; careful
有意義
yuuigi significant, useful, meaningful, worthwhile, valuable, of interest
意義深い
igibukai significant, important
思わせぶり
omowaseburi significant, suggestive, insinuating, meaningful; words or behaviour that hints at a deeper meaning
含蓄のある
ganchikunoaru significant, full of meaning, pregnant (with meaning), suggestive
タイセツ
taisetsu important, significant, serious, crucial; precious, valuable, dear, cherished, beloved; careful
たいせつ
taisetsu important, significant, serious, crucial; precious, valuable, dear, cherished, beloved; careful
重要
juuyou important, essential, significant, major, key, principal
有意的
yuuiteki intentional, significant
重大
juudai serious, important, significant, grave, weighty
大した
taishita considerable, great, important, significant, a big deal
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