Japanese

ちゅうい
Meaning: attention; care; caution; warning
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

注
意

Example sentences

Please be careful of your footing as you go down the stairs.
この先、道が細くなっているので注意してください。
The road gets narrow ahead, so please be careful.
足元に注意してください。
Please watch your step.
彼は列を乱さないように注意した。
He was careful not to break the line.
料理をする時は、刃物の扱いに注意しなさい。
Be careful when handling edged tools while cooking.
注意した側からまた忘れている。
He forgets as soon as I warn him.
暗いので足下に注意してください。
Please be careful of your step as it is dark.
クラゲの触手には毒があるので注意してください。
Jellyfish have tentacles that contain poison, so please be careful.
運転中はバックミラーの死角に注意してください。
Please be careful of the rearview mirror's blind spots while driving.
火薬の扱いには十分な注意が必要だ
Great care is needed when handling gunpowder.

Usage Notes

Refers to concentrating one's mind on something or giving a warning to someone. Often used as '注意する' (to pay attention/be careful).

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