Japanese word

要注意

Pronunciation

Romajiyōchūi

Meaning

  • nounrequiring caution

Example

この道は要注意です。ko no michi wa yō chū i de su

This road requires caution.

Illustration for 要注意 (requiring caution)

More examples

このメールのリンクは要注意です。ko no mē ru no ri n ku wa yō chū i de su

The link in this email should be treated with caution.

Core concept

Presents something as needing deliberate care and alertness in how it is approached or handled.

Common phrases

  • 要注意人物yō chū i jin butsu

    person to watch

  • 要注意事項yō chū i ji kō

    item requiring attention

  • 要注意点yō chū i ten

    point requiring attention

Similar words

注意chūi: Careful attention used to avoid danger, confusion, or a mistake.
警戒keikai: Alert watchfulness maintained to protect against danger or a possible threat.
用心yōjin: Deliberate care in handling a situation so that trouble or harm is avoided.

Definition in Japanese

見落としたり不用意に扱ったりしないよう、特に注意を要すること。mi o to shi ta ri fu yō i ni atsuka tta ri shi na i yō toku ni chū i o yō su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 要注意 (yōchūi) combines 要 (yō, "need") with 注意 (chūi, "attention"), whose characters are 注 (chū, "pour") and 意 (i, "mind"); together, it means "requiring attention."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese public information, 要注意 (yōchūi) often highlights a condition that calls for caution, such as a slippery road or a changing situation.

Other meanings

  • requiring attentionnoun
  • warningnoun

Opposites

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