~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
His effort deserves a reward.
This achievement deserves public recognition.
That film deserves praise from critics.
Her courage deserves praise.
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