GRAMMAR DETAIL
に足る
Indicates that something has enough value to merit an evaluation such as trust or attention.
Examples
その研究は社会の常識を変えるに足る成果だ。
That research is an achievement significant enough to change society's conventional wisdom.
Words used
この記録は保存に足る価値がある。
This record is worth preserving.
Words used
彼の行動は社会から賞賛されるに足るものだ。
His actions are worthy of society's praise.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
に足るdescribes having enough value to merit an evaluation or action;足るis readたる. - Basic usage:
彼の行動は社会から賞賛されるに足るものだ。means that his actions are worthy of society's praise.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Connecting nouns and verbs
保存に足るdirectly takes the action noun保存.賞賛されるに足るtakes passive賞賛されるand expresses worthiness of being praised.