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caution in Japanese

caution in Japanese is 注意 — caution means careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.

caution in Japanese

注意
noun
Pronounced: chuui
A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.

What does "caution" mean?

  1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
    "Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily."
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
    "Officers gave the teenager a caution and sent him home."
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
    "The guide cautioned us not to swim near the rocks."
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caution in a sentence

  • Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily.
  • Investors were urged to show caution before putting money into the scheme.
  • Officers gave the teenager a caution and sent him home.
  • A caution can still show up on some background checks.

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What is "caution" in Japanese?
"caution" in Japanese is 注意. caution means: Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
How do you pronounce 注意?
"caution" in Japanese is 注意, pronounced "chuui".
How do you use "caution" in a sentence?
Example: "Handle the glassware with caution, because it breaks very easily." In Japanese, "caution" is 注意.
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