“To pay attention” in Japanese
Short answer
To pay attention in Japanese is “気を配る” (kiwokubaru). Full meaning: to pay attention, to be watchful.
Other ways to say “To pay attention” in Japanese
心を配る
kokorowokubaru to pay attention (to), to be considerate (of), to be thoughtful (of), to show concern (for), to take care, to be careful
意を用いる
iwomochiiru to pay attention (to), to show concern (for), to worry (about), to be careful (about)
注意を注ぐ
chuuiwososogu to pay attention
注意を払う
chuuiwoharau to pay attention (to)
念を入れる
nenwoireru to take great care (in doing), to pay attention, to be careful
気をつける
kiwotsukeru to be careful, to pay attention, to take care
目に留める
menitodomeru to take notice (of), to pay attention (to)
目を留める
mewotomeru to take notice (of), to pay attention (to)
気を使う
kiwotsukau to worry (about), to fuss (over), to be careful (about), to pay attention (to), to take (good) care of
Looking for the other direction? Search any Japanese word in the Nihoner lexicon, or practise what you have learned in the learning games.