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気がつく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 気がつく.
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Entry
1
to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of); to perceive; to sense; to suspect
Examples
ドアを閉めてから、鍵を置いてきたことに気がついた。
After I shut the door, I remembered I had left my key behind.
2
to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to be observant
Examples
何時間もたって彼は気がついた。
It was many hours before he came to.
3
to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
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