Grammar Info

N4 Lesson 10: 8/18

()()To notice (that), To realize (that)

Structure

Verb + こと(1) + ()つく
Noun + ()つく

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About にきがつく

()() is a common expression that highlights when someone 'notices that (A)', or 'realizes that (A)'. ()く 'to be attached' is the intransitive form of ()ける 'to attach', meaning that it is something that happens by itself. The case marking particle marks the 'location' to where your () (sometimes interpreted as 'attention') becomes attached.

This structure may be used after nouns, or verbs that have been nominalized with either , or こと.

Fun Fact

There are many different translations for () in English. These can range from 'spirit', to 'attention', to 'will', or even 'consciousness'. However, perhaps one of the most accurate ways to translate (), is 'presence of mind'. The 'location' to which your focus, attention, or perception is drawn, will always highlight your ().

Examples

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    (なに)がない()がついたのだろうか

    I wonder if he has noticed what is missing.

    (いま)、お(かね)(わす)ことに()がついたばかり

    I just now noticed that I forgot my money.

    自分(じぶん)ミス()がつきました

    Did you notice your mistake?

    わぁ!()がついたの?(うれ)

    Woah! You noticed? I'm so happy!

    今日(きょう)(はは)誕生日(たんじょうび)()がついていなかった

    Today is Mom's birthday! I didn't notice.

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