がつく
kiga tsuku

Godan Verb (ku)
Expression

1. to notice; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of); to perceive; to sense; to suspect

ドアを めてから、鍵 かぎ いてきたことに がついた。
doao shimetekara kagio oite kita kotoni kigatsuita.
After I shut the door, I remembered I had left my key behind.
Godan Verb (ku)
Expression

2. to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to be observant

なん時間 じかんもたって かれ がついた。
nanjikammo tatte karewa kigatsuita.
It was many hours before he came to.
Godan Verb (ku)
Expression

3. to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round

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