Meaning

Primary

Caution

Alternatives

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

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

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