注意書(ちゅういが)き

ちゅういがき
noun
cautionary note; warning notice; instructions
1. cautionary note; warning notice; written warning; instructions
A written notice or label that warns about dangers, restrictions, or important information that the reader should be aware of.
注意書(ちゅういが)きをよく読(よ)んでください。
Please read the cautionary notes carefully.
薬(くすり)の注意書(ちゅういが)きに副作用(ふくさよう)のことが書(か)いてあった。
The warning notice on the medicine mentioned side effects.
製品(せいひん)の注意書(ちゅういが)きを無視(むし)して使(つか)うと、事故(じこ)につながることがある。
Ignoring the product warnings when using it can lead to accidents.

A compound of 注意(ちゅうい) (caution/attention) and 書(が)き (writing/notation). Found on product packaging, medicine labels, signs, contracts, and various documents. Common in everyday Japanese life.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 注意書(ちゅういが)きを読(よ)む: to read the warning notice
  • 注意書(ちゅういが)きに従(したが)う: to follow the instructions/warnings
  • 注意書(ちゅういが)きを確認(かくにん)する: to check the cautionary notes
  • 注意書(ちゅういが)きを添(そ)える: to attach a cautionary note

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 警告(けいこく): warning — stronger, more urgent
  • 但(ただ)し書(が)き: proviso, stipulation — a qualifying clause in a legal or official document
  • 取扱説明書(とりあつかいせつめいしょ): instruction manual — comprehensive product instructions
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