Japanese symbol for “realize”
気づく
きづく
Romaji: kizuku
to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
In Japanese, realize is 気づく, read きづく (kizuku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5k, vi to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of); to perceive; to sense
- v5k, vi to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
Written forms: 気づく、気付く、気ずく、気附く. Readings: きづく、きずく.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “realize”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 果たす | はたす hatasu | to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out |
| 知る | しる shiru | to sense; to feel; to notice |
| 叶える | かなえる kanaeru | to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream) |
| 思い知る | おもいしる omoishiru | to come to know; to perceive; to realize |
| 目覚める | めざめる mezameru | to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to become conscious of |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 人気 | にんき ninki | popularity; public favor |
| 気分 | きぶん kibun | feeling; mood |
| 元気 | げんき genki | lively; full of spirit; energetic |
| 電気 | でんき denki | electricity |
| 雰囲気 | ふんいき fun'iki | atmosphere; mood; ambience |
See also: Chinese symbol for “realize”.
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