This means something is good enough for praise. It means something deserves respect. It is worthy of something important.
Noun + に値するPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + に値する
This means something is good enough for praise. It means something deserves respect. It is worthy of something important.
彼の勇気ある行動は、多くの人からの称賛に値する。
His courageous act is worthy of praise from many people.
その芸術作品は、美術館に展示されるに値すると評価された。
The work of art was evaluated as being worthy of display in a museum.
彼の意見は一考に値しないほど馬鹿げている。
His opinion is so ridiculous it's not even worthy of a moment's consideration.
これは歴史に残るに値する偉大な勝利だ。
This is a great victory worthy of being remembered in history.
信頼に値する人物かどうかは、時間をかけて見極める必要がある。
It is necessary to take time to determine whether or not someone is a person worthy of trust.
This phrase is for serious judgments. It means something truly earns its value. Think of a judge giving a score. It is not for everyday talk.
Both "ni atai suru" and "ni taru" mean "worthy of". "Ni atai suru" often means something has high value. This value can be moral or objective. "Ni taru" is also very formal. It means something meets a good enough standard. For everyday talk, use "dake no kachi ga aru". For example, "This book is worth reading" is better with "dake no kachi ga aru". Using "ni atai suru" sounds too strong for a book.
Don't use this when something is bad. For example, don't say 'worthy of criticism'. This phrase is for good or neutral things. It means something deserves praise or respect. The negative form, 'not worthy of', is very common.
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