Word
注意
Meaning in Englishattention, caution, warning
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Sentence
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N3
便利とはいえ使い方には注意が必要だ
Benri to wa ie tsukaikata ni wa chuui ga hitsuyou da
Though useful careful use needed
N4
最初は簡単に感じても後で難しくなることもあるから注意してね
Saisho wa kantan ni kanjite mo ato de muzukashiku naru koto mo aru kara chuui shite ne
Even if it seems easy at first it may become difficult later so be careful
Word context
What it means
Attention or caution; 注意 denotes the act of paying attention, being careful to avoid danger, and noticing or heeding information, signals, or instructions in daily life.
Main meanings
- 1) Notice or heed in everyday tasks and communication, prompting focus or mindfulness.
- 2) Caution or warning about potential danger or risk in safety contexts.
- 3) A sign or instruction indicating a required action or awareness.
How to use it
Used as a noun to denote the act of paying attention or being cautious; with the verb する to form 注意する, it can mean to pay attention or to take care in formal and informal contexts; in signage and manuals, 注意 signals warnings or required caution.
Variants and close terms
- 警戒 (keikai) — caution or alertness
- 気をつける (ki o tsukeru) — to be careful
- 注視 (chūshi) — close watching
- 注目 (chūmoku) — attention or notice
Composition
- 注: to note, to observe; to pay attention; often used when signaling or introducing information
- 意: mind, intention, meaning
Origin
Borrowed from Chinese zhùyì; the Sino-Japanese compound appeared in classical Japanese writings and became common in modern usage, where it covers both general attention and safety warnings.
Word class
noun (名詞); can be turned into a verb by adding suru: 注意する
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