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注意

Caution


Meaning

Caution, Attention, Warning

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you pour your ideas into something, you're thinking a lot about it. You're paying close attention and using caution. You'll see this on a lot of warning signs marking dangerous things in Japan, so be sure to pay attention to them!


Reading

ちゅうい

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 注意をそらす

    to distract someone's attention

    注意を受ける

    to receive a warning, to receive attention

    注意をする

    to pay attention, to warn someone

  • ご注意をしてください

    please take note, please be careful

    ご注意下さい

    please take note, please be careful

    ご注意を

    please take note, please be careful

  • 注意が重要

    caution is essential

    注意が必要

    caution is required

    注意が大切

    caution is important

Context Sentences

今日、先生に注意されちゃったよ。

Today, I got a warning from my teacher.

ランニングに行く時は車に注意してね。

Be careful of cars when you go for a run.

私は彼が間違った道を進んでるんじゃないかと心配しているのよ。注意したんだけど、聞く耳持たずって感じで。

I’m worried that he’s going down the wrong path. I cautioned him, but he doesn’t listen to me.


Kanji Composition