に値する【にあたいする】

The grammar pattern に値する (にあたいする) is used to express that something or someone is worthy of, deserves, or merits a particular action, evaluation, or recognition. It is a formal expression commonly found in written language, essays, speeches, and literary contexts.

The verb あたいする値する (あたいする) means "to be worth" or "to deserve," and the particle に marks the thing that is deserved or merited. The structure is typically: Noun + に値する or Verb[dictionary form] + に値する.

With nouns

When attached to a noun, に値する expresses that something deserves a particular evaluation or treatment.

Common nouns used with this pattern include そんけい尊敬 (respect), しんらい信頼 (trust), ちゅうもく注目 (attention), しょうさん賞賛 (praise), ひはん批判 (criticism), and けんとう検討 (consideration).

With verbs

When used with a verb in its dictionary form, に値する expresses that something is worth doing.

Negative form

The negative form に値しない means "not worthy of" or "not deserving of."

Nuances

This expression carries a formal, somewhat literary tone. In everyday conversation, speakers are more likely to use expressions like 〜～かち価値がある (かちがある) to express similar meanings. に値する is preferred in formal writing, news reporting, academic contexts, and when making evaluative judgments about significance or merit.