Meaning

Primary

Be Careful

Alternative

Take Care

Word Type

expression

Explanation

This word contains the words (energy) and 付ける (to attach). So, when you attach energy to something you're focusing in on it, right? This word is a sort of "order" as well, since it's te-form there at the end. It's a set phrase people say to other people who are doing dangerous things. It's kind of like saying "Attach energy to what you're doing! Stay focused!" A simpler way to translate this would be to say this word means be careful or take care, though. Learn this word so that you can always show that you're caring for your friends!

Reading

きをつけて
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings come from the two words and 付ける. So long as you know those from the previous levels, you should be able to read this one as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 気を付けてください

    please be careful

    気を付けてする

    to do something carefully

    気を付けてね

    be careful

Context Sentences

ストーブの火に気を付けて下さい。

Please be careful of the fire on the stove.

今日は雨かもしれないから、外出する時は気を付けてレインコートをもってね。

It might rain today, so be careful and take a raincoat when you go out.

この国の大きな町では、スリが多いから気をつけてね。

Be careful in big cities in this country, because there are many pickpockets.

辺りは明るくないので、足元に気をつけて下さい。

It's not so bright around here, so watch your feet.

Kanji Composition