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A polite request to someone to pay close attention to what is being said.
この説明は重要なので、注意して聞いてください。
This explanation is important, so please listen carefully.
This phrase is commonly used in formal settings such as classrooms, meetings, or presentations to ensure the listener's full attention.
This phrase is polite and appropriate for formal or professional settings. For more casual situations, you might use 'よく聞いて' (yoku kiite) instead.
Use this phrase when you need to ensure the listener's full attention, such as before giving important instructions or explanations.
Derived from the verb 注意する (chūi suru, to pay attention) combined with 聞く (kiku, to listen) and the polite request form ください (kudasai).
This phrase is typically used when the speaker wants to emphasize the importance of the information being conveyed and expects the listener to focus fully.