noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Paying mental focus to something; often used in phrases like 注意を払う (pay attention) or 注意を引く (attract attention).
運転中は周りに注意を払ってください。
Please pay attention to your surroundings while driving.
I turned my attention to his story.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Being careful to avoid danger or mistakes; often used in warnings or safety contexts.
足元に注意してください。
Please watch your step.
火の取り扱いに注意が必要だ。
Care is needed when handling fire.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Giving someone a cautionary notice or piece of advice; often used when pointing out a potential problem or reminding someone of something.
先生から遅刻について注意を受けた。
I received a warning from the teacher about being late.
忘れ物がないように注意してあげて。
Remind him not to forget anything.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
admonishment; reprimand; telling-off
A stronger, more direct scolding or reprimand, often from a superior or authority figure.
上司にミスを厳しく注意された。
I was severely reprimanded by my boss for the mistake.
子供を注意するときは言い方に気をつけよう。
When scolding a child, be careful how you say it.