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注意を払う

chuui o harau
verb phrase★Intermediate— to pay attention
general

To focus one's attention or be careful about something

彼は細かい点に注意を払う

He pays attention to small details.

運転中は注意を払ってください

Please pay attention while driving.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize the importance of being attentive or cautious.

Collocations

注意を払うto pay attention注意を払ってpaying attention

Synonyms

注意する気を付ける用心する

Antonyms

無視する気を抜く

Related Phrases

注意深いadjective
attentive
注意を引くphrase
to attract attention

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is frequently used in safety instructions, work environments, and general advice.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While '注意を払う' is neutral, '気を付ける' is more casual and often used in everyday conversation.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '注意' (attention) and '払う' (to pay), literally meaning 'to pay attention'.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in instructions, warnings, or advice to emphasize the need for caution or focus.

Word Breakdown

注意
attention
noun
+
を
object marker
particle
+
払う
to pay
verb
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