1.
to pay attention; to exercise caution; to take care
To be careful and attentive about something. More deliberate and formal than simply 気をつける. The verb 払う (to pay) is used metaphorically here, as in English "to pay attention."
細部にも注意を払う。
To pay attention to details.
健康にもっと注意を払うべきだ。
You should pay more attention to your health.
個人情報の取り扱いには十分な注意を払う必要がある。
Sufficient care must be taken in handling personal information.
PATTERN:
~に注意を払う (to pay attention to ~)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 十分な注意を払う (to pay sufficient attention)
- 細心の注意を払う (to pay the closest attention; to exercise utmost care)
- 注意を払う必要がある (it is necessary to pay attention)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 気をつける: To be careful — more casual and common in everyday speech.
- 注意する: To be careful, to warn — simpler and broader. 注意を払う is more deliberate and formal.
- 用心する: To be cautious, to take precautions — focuses on preventive measures against danger.