Japanese

きづく
Meaning: to notice; to realize; to become aware of
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 気付く 気付かない
Polite 気付きます 気付きません
Past 気付いた 気付かなかった
Polite + Past 気付きました 気付きませんでした
Te-form 気付いて 気付かなくて
Potential 気付ける 気付けない
Passive 気付かれる 気付かれない
Causative 気付かせる 気付かせない
Causative + Passive 気付かされる 気付かされない
Imperative 気付け 気付くな

Handwriting

気
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Example sentences

I noticed that I had forgotten my wallet.
間違いに気付いて、すぐに言い直した。
I noticed the mistake and immediately corrected myself.
今更ながら、自分の間違いに気付いた。
Better late than never, I realized my mistake.
聡い子供は、大人の迷いにもすぐ気付く。
A perceptive child quickly notices even adults' hesitation.

Usage Notes

Used when you suddenly become aware of something you hadn't noticed before, or when you regain consciousness.

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