に気がつく
🃏 Flashcard
に気がつく
ni ki ga tsuku
Tap to reveal usage
to notice; to realize
N4
Tap to test your recall · +10 XP
📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences
Reading
ni ki ga tsuku
Post ID
50738
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
to notice; to realize
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
に気がつく
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat に気がつく three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
Always try to recall the usage before flipping the card. Struggle = learning. Every failed recall makes the next one stick harder.
Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using に気がつく. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern に気がつく mean?
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To notice; to realize
What JLPT level is に気がつく?
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JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. To pass JLPT N4 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use に気がつく in a sentence?
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Attach に気がつく (ni ki ga tsuku) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is に気がつく formal or casual Japanese?
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に気がつく is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember に気がつく long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.