N4
きがつく (kigatsuku)
気が付く
to notice, to realize, to become aware of
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Often used when something suddenly becomes apparent or one becomes conscious of something. 「〜に気が付く」の形で使われることが多いです。
📝 Example Sentences
電車の中で、財布がないことに気が付いた。
I realized I didn't have my wallet on the train.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "気が付く"!
彼女が髪を切ったことに、彼はおもしろかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「髪を切ったこと」に「気が付く」のが自然です。文脈から「気が付かなかった」が適切です。
English: It's natural to 'notice' (kigatsuku) that someone cut their hair. From the context, 'didn't notice' (kigatsukanakatta) is appropriate.
English: It's natural to 'notice' (kigatsuku) that someone cut their hair. From the context, 'didn't notice' (kigatsukanakatta) is appropriate.
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