Translation of Japanese word "気をつける" to English
気をつける
きをつける
[kiwotsukeru]
IPA: /kʲiutukeru/
Meaning
interjectionUsed to warn someone to proceed with caution.
How to use
気をつける (ki wo tsukeru) — 'to be careful / pay attention / watch out'. Group 2. 風邪に気をつけて — be careful not to catch a cold. 気をつけて！ — Take care! / Watch out!
🇬🇧 English
to be careful / watch out
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 気をつける
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): きをつける
Romaji Transcription: kiwotsukeru
Example Sentences
彼女は道路を渡る時気をつけています。
かのじょはどうろをわたるとききをつけています。
She is careful when crossing the road.
彼は危険な場所を避けるために気をつけています。
かれはきけんなばしょをさけるとてききをつけています。
He is careful to avoid dangerous places.
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Common phrases
- お体に気をつけて— take care of your health / body
Frequency rank: #430 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "気をつける" mean?▼
The Japanese word "気をつける" means "to be careful / watch out" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "気をつける"?▼
The word "気をつける" is read as "きをつける" (kiwotsukeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Please be careful because the road is slippery.".
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