N3
きになる (ki ni naru)
気になる
to be on one's mind, to be bothered by, to be worried about, to be interested in
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This phrase describes a state where something captures one's attention, leading to either curiosity, concern, or slight worry. It can also mean to feel drawn to something. ある物事や人に対して、興味を抱いたり、心配したり、注意を向けたりする時に使います。
📝 Example Sentences
新しいカフェのメニューが気になる。
I'm curious about the new cafe's menu.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "気になる"!
最近、隣の部屋の音が______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「音が気になる」は、音が注意を引いたり、少し煩わしく感じたりする状況を表します。
English: '音が気になる' (oto ga kininaru) describes a situation where a sound catches one's attention or is slightly bothersome.
English: '音が気になる' (oto ga kininaru) describes a situation where a sound catches one's attention or is slightly bothersome.
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