Japanese

ちゅういをはらう
Meaning: to pay attention; to be careful
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 注意を払う 注意を払わない
Polite 注意を払います 注意を払いません
Past 注意を払った 注意を払わなかった
Polite + Past 注意を払いました 注意を払いませんでした
Te-form 注意を払って 注意を払わなくて
Potential 注意を払える 注意を払えない
Passive 注意を払われる 注意を払われない
Causative 注意を払わせる 注意を払わせない
Causative + Passive 注意を払わされる 注意を払わされない
Imperative 注意を払え 注意を払うな

Handwriting

注
意
を
払
う

Example

Pay close attention to the surroundings.

Usage Notes

Used when one strongly directs their focus or consciousness toward a person, event, or detail to ensure safety or accuracy.

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