expression, Godan verb

  1. to notice, to realize, to become aware (of), to perceive, to sense, to suspect.
  2. to be attentive, to be scrupulous, to be observant.
  3. to regain consciousness, to come to (one's senses), to come round.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
気がつく きがつく
 
 
気が付く きがつく

Contained Kanji Breakdown

spirit, mind, air
キ き ケ (1st, N5)
spirit, steam radical (no. 84)
キ ケ いき (Kentei 1)
person(人) variant
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mow, cut grass, subdue
ガイ ゲ おさ.める (Kentei 1)