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気がつく
ki ga tsuku
Description
「気がつく」は、それまで知らなかったことや見えていなかったことに、ふと気づくことです。
"気がつく" means to suddenly notice something you didn't know or see before.
人の気持ちや小さな変化に気がつく人は、やさしいと言われます。
People who notice others' feelings or small changes are said to be kind.
Meanings
気がつくki ga tsuku
to notice; to become aware of something
財布がないことに気がついた。
I realized my wallet was missing.
気がつくki ga tsuku
to regain consciousness; to come to
病院で気がついた。
I noticed it at the hospital.
気がつくki ga tsuku
to be attentive; to be considerate
彼女はよく気がつく人だ。
She is a very observant person.
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Notes
- Form
気がつく = 気 (mind/attention) + が (subject particle) + つく (to attach/come). Often written 気が付く.
- Nuance
気がつく stresses a sudden realization; 気づく is a more written, one-word equivalent.
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