Japanese Word · Intermediate
気を取られる
to be preoccupied, distracted, focused on something else
Pronunciation: say 気を取られる
Meaning
to be preoccupied, distracted, focused on something else
Example
足の方にばかり気を取られていた私は、彼と向き合うまで、彼の存在にまるで気が付かずにいたのです。
I was so focused on my footing that I was completely unaware of his existence until we were face to face.
Practice tips
- Practice 気を取られる 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.