N3
きづく (kizuku)
気付く
to notice, to realize, to become aware
💡 Nuance & Usage:
隠れた事実や変化に意識が向くこと。「〜に気づく」の形で使うことが多い。(To become aware of a hidden fact or change. Often used in the form "~ ni kizuku".)
📝 Example Sentences
電車の中で財布をなくしたことに、後で気付いた。
I realized later that I had lost my wallet on the train.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "気付く"!
彼女の髪型が変わったことに、誰も______なかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 髪型の変化を「発見する」というニュアンスなので、「気づく」が適切です。
English: Since the nuance is about 'discovering' a change in hairstyle, "kizuku" (to notice) is appropriate.
English: Since the nuance is about 'discovering' a change in hairstyle, "kizuku" (to notice) is appropriate.
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