尊い
たっとい / とうとい
tatoi
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
尊い (たっとい (tatoi)) means "Noble". It is read たっとい (tatoi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Noble
Also : sacred · precious · exalted · valuable
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Example Sentences
その尊い意志を忘れてはいけない。
その たっとい いし を わすれて は いけない。
We must not forget that noble intention.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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