English–Japanese
“be careful” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikiotsukeru
Example
横断歩道では気をつけます。ō dan ho dō de wa ki o tsu ke ma su
I am careful at the crosswalk.
How to say “be careful” in Japanese
“Be careful” in Japanese is 気をつける (kiotsukeru).
Directs attention toward a situation or action so that danger or mistakes are avoided.
Example sentences with 気をつける
暗い道を歩くときは、足元に気をつけてください。kura i michi o aru ku to ki wa ashi moto ni ki o tsu ke te ku da sa i
Please watch your step when walking on a dark road.
Tips for using 気をつける
- The phrase 気をつけて (ki o tsukete) commonly means "take care" when someone is leaving, not only "watch out" for a specific danger.