注目|ちゅうもくchuumoku[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N3approx.Common
Definitions
  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbnotice; attention; observation
    ご注目ちゅうもく下ください。↗
    Please give me your attention.
Conjugation
Dictionary form注目する(ちゅうもくする)
Polite (masu)注目します(ちゅうもくします)
Negative (nai)注目しない(ちゅうもくしない)
polite (masen)注目しません(ちゅうもくしません)
classical zu / nu注目せず・注目せぬ(ちゅうもくせず・ちゅうもくせぬ)
Past (ta)注目した(ちゅうもくした)
polite (mashita)注目しました(ちゅうもくしました)
Past negative (nakatta)注目しなかった(ちゅうもくしなかった)
polite (masen deshita)注目しませんでした(ちゅうもくしませんでした)
Te form注目して(ちゅうもくして)
Potential注目できる(ちゅうもくできる)
Passive注目される(ちゅうもくされる)
Causative注目させる(ちゅうもくさせる)
Causative passive注目させられる(ちゅうもくさせられる)
Conditional (ba)注目すれば(ちゅうもくすれば)
tara注目したら(ちゅうもくしたら)
Volitional注目しよう(ちゅうもくしよう)
polite (mashou)注目しましょう(ちゅうもくしましょう)
Imperative注目しろ(ちゅうもくしろ)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym注意ちゅういNeutralFocuses on being careful or watchful, and also covers reminders and warnings; 「注目」 is about directing one's gaze or attention toward something.
  • SynonymマークNeutralLoanword. As a verb it means keeping close watch on a person, as in marking an opponent in sports.
  • SynonymアテンションNeutralLoanword for attention; rare, heard mostly in advertising and announcements.
  • Synonym目を留めるめをとめるNeutralOne's gaze lingers on something and one notices it; stresses noticing by chance rather than deliberate watching.
  • Related関心かんしんNeutralInterest or concern in something, as in 「関心が高い」; stresses being mentally engaged rather than looking at or watching something.
  • Related興味きょうみNeutralInterest or curiosity — finding something fun or intriguing; 「注目」 is about watching or paying attention to it.
  • Related傾注けいちゅうWrittenWritten/formal prose. Pouring energy or effort into something, as in 「全力を傾注する」.
  • Related嘱目しょくもくWrittenWritten/formal prose. Watching with expectations, as in 「将来を嘱目される」.
  • Related見すますみすますNeutralRare. To observe closely and make sure of something before acting; 「注目」 simply means giving attention.
  • Antonym無視むしNeutralTo ignore or disregard something, paying it no heed; the opposite of 「注目」.

Use 「注目」 for drawing attention or turning one's gaze to something. For caring about or interest in something, say 「関心」 or 「興味」; for caution or warnings, 「注意」; for watching with expectations, 「嘱目」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 目めを向むけること。注意ちゅういしてよく見みること。
  2. 目めを向むける。注意ちゅういしてよく見みる。
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