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How to say 'Attention' in Japanese | 注意

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The Japanese word for Attention is 'Chuui', written as 注意 in Japanese.'Attention' in hiragana is ちゅうい.

    word

    注意

    Meaning

    Attention

    Reading

    ちゅうい

    chuui

    Kanji

    Pour Idea

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun '注意 (ちゅうい)' primarily means 'attention'. It is used to indicate the act of paying attention or being cautious about something. This word is often used in contexts where one needs to be careful or alert, such as in warnings or instructions. For example: Pay attention to the road「道路に注意してください」(どうろにちゅういしてください). Be careful with the hot water「お湯に注意」(おゆにちゅうい). Additionally, '注意' can also be used in a more formal or serious context, such as in official warnings or notices. For instance: The teacher gave a warning about the upcoming test「先生はテストについて注意を与えた」(せんせいはテストについてちゅういをあたえた).

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N4

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1344

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 注意

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pour

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Idea

Words Related to 注意 Through the Kanji

These 7 Words contain the Kanji 注 as well.

  • word

    注目

    Meaning

    Attention

  • word

    注文

    Meaning

    Order

  • word

    Meaning

    Note

  • word

    注射

    Meaning

    Injection

  • word

    注ぐ

    Meaning

    Pour, Direct

  • word

    不注意

    Meaning

    Carelessness

  • word

    注意深い

    Meaning

    Careful

Words Related to 注意 Through the Kanji

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 意 as well.

  • word

    意味

    Meaning

    Meaning

  • word

    意見

    Meaning

    Opinion

  • word

    用意

    Meaning

    Preparation

  • word

    意思

    Meaning

    Intention

  • word

    得意

    Meaning

    Good, Pride

  • word

    意外

    Meaning

    Unexpected

  • word

    意志

    Meaning

    Will

  • word

    意義

    Meaning

    Significance

  • word

    Meaning

    Meaning

  • word

    合意

    Meaning

    Agreement

  • word

    決意

    Meaning

    Determination

  • word

    意図

    Meaning

    Intention

  • word

    意地悪

    Meaning

    Spite

  • word

    意識

    Meaning

    Awareness, Consciousness

  • word

    意欲

    Meaning

    Motivation

  • word

    不意

    Meaning

    Suddenness

  • word

    意気

    Meaning

    Spirit, Enthusiasm

  • word

    好意

    Meaning

    Goodwill

  • word

    意地

    Meaning

    Stubbornness, Disposition

  • word

    任意

    Meaning

    Voluntary, Optional

  • word

    同意

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

  • word

    無意味

    Meaning

    Meaningless

  • word

    不注意

    Meaning

    Carelessness

  • word

    生意気

    Meaning

    Cheeky

  • word

    意向

    Meaning

    Intention

  • word

    無意識

    Meaning

    Unconsciously

  • word

    注意深い

    Meaning

    Careful

  • word

    不得意

    Meaning

    Poor

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