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~に値する

N + に値するV.Dictionary + に値するい形容詞 + に値するな形容詞 + に値する

Meanings

  • Be worthy of
  • Deserving of
  • Amounts to

About this pattern

Explanation

Use ~に値する to say something deserves or is worthy of something (usually a reward, recognition, praise, etc.). It emphasizes that a person, action, or thing has earned or merits what follows. It can apply to actions, accomplishments, or qualities that meet a standard or expectation. The thing after に値する is typically a noun like 報酬, 賞賛, 評価, 称賛, 公的な評価, etc., but it can also refer to abstract worthiness in more general terms.

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Example sentences

彼の努力は報酬に値する。

His effort deserves a reward.

この成果は公的な評価に値する。

This achievement deserves public recognition.

その映画は批評家の賛辞に値する。

That film deserves praise from critics.

彼女の勇気は称賛に値する。

Her courage deserves praise.