godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
notice; realize; become aware of
Describes a gradual or spontaneous noticing, often of something subtle or previously unnoticed. Used for internal realization rather than external observation.
彼の言葉に心付いて、はっとした。
I suddenly realized what he meant and was taken aback.
I was slow to notice my own mistake.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
Used when someone recovers from fainting or unconsciousness. Often appears in narrative or literary contexts.
倒れた後、しばらくして心付いた。
After collapsing, I came to after a while.