Japanese Word · Intermediate
気に留める
to bear in mind
Pronunciation: say 気に留める
Meaning
to bear in mind; to pay heed to
Example
もっともこういう事は、二人の間柄として別に珍しくも何ともなかったのですから、私は別段それを気にも留めませんでした。
But this kind of thing was not particularly rare for our relationship, and so I paid it no particular heed.
Practice tips
- Practice 気に留める out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.