注意して

chuui shite
verb phraseBeginner
general

To pay attention or be cautious about something; to be careful.

危ないから注意してください

Be careful, it's dangerous.

歩道を渡る時は注意してください

Please be careful when crossing the sidewalk.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to warn someone to be cautious or to pay attention to their surroundings or actions.

Collocations

注意してくださいplease be careful注意して聞いてくださいplease listen carefully

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Related Phrases

気をつけてphrase
be careful
用心してphrase
be cautious

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used in everyday conversations to remind someone to be careful or attentive. It can be used in various contexts, such as driving, crossing the street, or handling fragile objects.

Gold Rule

Politeness

When addressing someone formally or in a professional setting, it is polite to add ください (kudasai) to make it '注意してください' (Please be careful).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 注意する (chuui suru), meaning 'to pay attention' or 'to be careful', combined with the imperative form して (shite).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to advise someone to be cautious or attentive. It can be used in various situations, such as warning about potential dangers, emphasizing the importance of carefulness, or simply reminding someone to pay attention.

Word Breakdown

注意
attention, caution
root
+
して
do (imperative form)
suffix
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