気(き)をつける

きをつける
expression / ichidan verb
to be careful, to pay attention
1. to be careful, to pay attention, to watch out
To exercise caution or be mindful of something.
ごめんなさい、私(わたし)が悪(わる)かったです。これからは気(き)をつけます。
I'm sorry, it was my fault. I'll be more careful from now on.
足元(あしもと)に気(き)をつけてください。
Please watch your step.
車(くるま)に気(き)をつけてね。
Be careful of cars.

気(き)をつける is a common expression meaning "to be careful."

GRAMMAR:

  • Conjugates as ichidan verb: 気(き)をつけて (te-form), 気(き)をつけます (polite)
  • Often followed by ください as a polite request

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • [noun]に気(き)をつける: to be careful of [noun]
  • 気(き)をつけて: Take care! (parting phrase)

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • 注意(ちゅうい)する: to pay attention, to warn
  • 用心(ようじん)する: to be cautious
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Added 2026.2.3 18:58
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