Caution
Attention, Warning
noun, verbal noun
When you pour your ideas into something, you're thinking a lot about it. You're paying close attention and using caution. You'll see this on a lot of warning signs marking dangerous things in Japan, so be sure to pay attention to them!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
注意をする
to pay attention, to warn someone
注意を受ける
to receive a warning, to receive attention
注意をそらす
to distract someone's attention
ご注意を
please take note, please be careful
ご注意下さい
please take note, please be careful
ご注意をしてください
please take note, please be careful
注意が大切
caution is important
注意が必要
caution is required
注意が重要
caution is essential
今日、上しに注意されちゃったよ。
Today, I got a warning from my boss.
日本語で何かを読んでいる時には、おも白い語句や文ぽうに注意を払って下さい。
When you’re reading in Japanese, pay attention to interesting words and grammar.
私は彼が間違った道を進んでるんじゃないかと心配しているのよ。注意したんだけど、聞く耳持たずって感じで。
I’m worried that he’s going down the wrong path. I cautioned him, but he doesn’t listen to me.