Japanese

づく

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 気づく 気づかない
Polite 気づきます 気づきません
Past 気づいた 気づかなかった
Polite + Past 気づきました 気づきませんでした
Te-form 気づいて 気づかなくて
Potential 気づける 気づけない
Passive 気づかれる 気づかれない
Causative 気づかせる 気づかせない
Causative + Passive 気づかされる 気づかされない
Imperative 気づけ 気づくな

Handwriting

気
づ
く

Example sentences

By the time I noticed I had forgotten something, the train had already departed.
財布を落としたことに気づいて、慌てて戻った。
I noticed I had dropped my wallet and hurried back.
はっ、鍵を忘れたことに気づいた。
Ah! I realized I forgot my keys.
突然雨が降り出し、そのとき初めて傘を持っていないことに気づいた。
Suddenly it started raining, and at that moment I realized for the first time that I didn't have an umbrella.
出発の直前に忘れ物に気づいた。
I noticed I forgot something just before departure.
自分の間違いにハッと気づいた。
I suddenly noticed my own mistake.
体の異変に気づいたら、すぐに医師に相談してください。
If you notice any abnormality in your body, please consult a doctor immediately.
彼は忘れ物に気づき、急いで踵を返した。
He noticed he had forgotten something and hurriedly turned back.
パスポートを忘れたことに気づいて、冷や汗をかいた。
I broke out in a cold sweat when I realized I had forgotten my passport.
彼は何か考え事をしているようで、話しかけても気づかなかった。
He seemed to be lost in thought and didn't notice when I spoke to him.

Usage Notes

Used when someone perceives something through their senses or mind. Often interchangeable with '気がつく'.

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