「〜に値する」- Worthiness
Explanation
「〜に値する」 is used to express that something or an action is worthy of a certain evaluation, indicating that it possesses sufficient value. This grammatical structure is primarily used in formal contexts, often found in written language and formal speeches. Common collocations include 「
Grammar Pattern
Grammar Point | Connection | Explanation |
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〜に値する | Dictionary form of verbs / Nouns + に値する | Expresses evaluation, indicating that something or an action meets a certain standard or requirement, making it worthy of a particular evaluation. |
Basic Usage
「〜に値する」 follows the dictionary form of verbs or nouns to form a sentence. For example:
成果 が評価 に値する。- Seika ga hyouka ni atai suru.
- The results are worthy of evaluation.
合格 と認 められるに値する成績 を示 さなかった者 には再試験 を受 ける。- Goukaku to mitomerareru ni atai suru seiseki o shimesanakatta mono ni wa saishiken o ukeru.
- Those who did not demonstrate results worthy of passing will have to take a retest.
Examples
彼 の努力 は賞賛 に値する。- Kare no doryoku wa shousan ni atai suru.
- His efforts are worthy of praise.
彼女 の行動 は尊敬 に値する。- Kanojo no koudou wa sonkei ni atai suru.
- Her actions are worthy of respect.
この本 は読 むに値する。- Kono hon wa yomu ni atai suru.
- This book is worth reading.