“Caution” in Japanese
Short answer
Caution in Japanese is “着意” (chakui). Full meaning: caution, conception, idea.
Other ways to say “Caution” in Japanese
訓諭
kunyu caution, admonition, warning
戒心
kaishin caution, precaution, care
戒慎
kaishin caution, discretion
戒め
imashime caution, admonition, warning, lesson; prohibition, ban, commandment, precept; punishment
コーション
kooshon caution
警告
keikoku warning, caution, admonition; keikoku (penalty in judo)
警戒
keikai vigilance, caution, alertness, precaution, being on guard
戒告
kaikoku admonition, warning, caution
用心
youjin care, precaution, guarding, caution
戒しめ
imashime caution, admonition, warning, lesson; prohibition, ban, commandment, precept; punishment
注意
chuui attention, notice, heed; care, caution, precaution, looking out (for), watching out (for); advice, warning, caution, reminder
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