GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜に値する
Indicates that something has enough value or merit to warrant a particular evaluation or action.
Examples
長年の研究成果は、高く評価するに値する。
The results of this long-term research deserve high praise.
Words used
この作品は何度でも読むに値する。
This work is worth reading again and again.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
に値するto a dictionary-form verb or similar expression to say that something merits a particular action or assessment.値するis readあたいする. - Basic usage:
この作品は何度でも読むに値する。judges the work worth reading repeatedly.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Dictionary forms and evaluative nouns
- Use a dictionary-form verb in
読むに値する, or an evaluative noun in賞賛に値する. Do not put a polite verb form before it as in読みますに値する.
- Use a dictionary-form verb in
- Style compared with 読む価値がある
読む価値があるalso means worth reading.読むに値するsuits a formal assessment of a work or achievement.