Japanese word

注意深く

Pronunciation

Romajichūibukaku

Meaning

  • adverbcarefully

Example

絵を注意深く見ます。e o chū i buka ku mi ma su

I look carefully at the picture.

Illustration for 注意深く (carefully)

More examples

先生の説明を注意深く聞いて、質問します。sen sei no setsu mei o chū i buka ku ki i te shitsu mon shi ma su

I listen carefully to the teacher's explanation and ask questions.

Core concept

It presents an action as controlled and attentive, with the person noticing small details before proceeding.

Common phrases

  • 注意深く聞くchū i buka ku ki ku

    listen carefully

Similar words

じっくりjikkuri: It describes an action done slowly and with sustained attention.
つぶさにtsubusani: It describes examining or observing something in close detail.
くまなくkumanaku: It describes covering every part or detail without leaving anything out.

Definition in Japanese

細かな点まで気を配り、軽率に扱わないさま。koma ka na ten ma de ki o kuba ri kei sotsu ni atsuka wa na i sa ma

Word origin

注意 (chūi, "attention") is joined to 深く (fukaku, "deeply"), the adverbial form of 深い (fukai, "deep"), giving the compound the sense of attending deeply to something.

Usage tips

  • 注意深く (chūibukaku) can modify actions such as crossing a street, handling a tool, or following directions when small details matter.

Other meanings

  • attentivelyadverb
  • cautiouslyadverb

Opposites

  • うっかりukkaricarelesslyadverb

Related words

  • 注意深さchūifukasacarefulnessnoun

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