きがつく

気がつく

to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of); to perceive; to sense; to suspect

N5Common wordExpression
Expression, Godan verb (ku ending)
to noticeto realizeto realiseto become aware (of)to perceiveto senseto suspect
Expression, Godan verb (ku ending)
to be attentiveto be scrupulousto be observant
Expression, Godan verb (ku ending)
to regain consciousnessto come to (one's senses)to come round

Example Sentences

彼女は自分の罪に気がつかない。

She is unconscious of her sin.

彼女は(わたし)に気がつかずに通り過ぎた。

She passed by without seeing me.

彼等(かれら)は細かい差異に気がつかなかった。

They did not notice minute differences.

部屋の奥で何か音がするのに気がついた。

They were suddenly aware of a noise in the back of the room.

彼女は()計を見て5()過ぎだと気がついた。

She looked at her watch and noted that it was past five.