気きがつく
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, く)
1. to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of); to perceive; to sense; to suspect
I realized that I might not be able to go home anymore.
2. to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to be observant
3. to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
The man who had collapsed came to after a while.
Kanji used
state of mind
Top 1400
Composed of
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
Examples (40 in total)
Didn't you notice?
No one around has noticed.
Before I knew it, tears were spilling over.