🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

注意深い

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chūi bukai

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Attentive/əˈtɛn.tɪv/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"注意深い学生が授業を熱心に聞いている。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Paying close attention to something.

    "The attentive student listened carefully to the lecture."
  2. 2

    Showing consideration for the needs of others.

    "The attentive waiter ensured that all our needs were met during dinner."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'attentive' originates from the Latin 'attentivus', which means 'to stretch towards'. It evolved through Middle French 'attentif', reflecting a focus on being alert and observant, particularly in the context of listening or observing.

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