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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.
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