🌏 Region(s): Honshu (Standard)
きをつけ【気をつけ・気を付け】 : kiotsuke · kiwotsuke | define meaning
kiotsuke · kiwotsuke
Definition
Expression
- An expression used to call people to attention: "Attention!", "Atten-Hut!", "All Rise", "Please Stand"
Etymology
Formed from the noun き【気】 ki, meaning "self, spirit, mind and heart", the accusative marker を wo, and the imperative verb form つけ【付け】 tsuke, meaning "set, put on, place, fix".
Notes
The expression きをつけ【気を付け】 kiotsuke is most commonly used in schools and martial art dojos. At the sound of said expression, students are expected to stand up and assume a straight posture. The teacher, instructor or lead student will then follow up by shouting out れい【礼】 rei, where all members will be expected to bow as a sign of respect.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 気をつけ 気を付け |
| Kana | きをつけ |
| Romanization | kiotsuke kiwotsuke |
意味：きをつけ【気をつけ・気を付け】
Categories:
気をつけ
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, May 6). きをつけ【気をつけ・気を付け】 : kiotsuke · kiwotsuke | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 24, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/75/kiotsuke-kiwotsuke/.