WORD DETAIL
珍重
ちんちょう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
珍重, readちんちょう, denotes treasuring and specially valuing an object for its rarity or worth. - Basic usage: It describes treasuring an old travel-acquired tool and prizing durable, rare fabric.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Valuing rarity and worth
- It means recognizing rarity or worth and treating the item with special care, not merely storing it.

