音読み: チュウ
訓読み: そそぐ
画数: 8 strokes
部首: 氵（さんずい）
Meaning
Pour, Focus, Note
Often used in the context of pouring liquid, focusing attention, or writing notes or annotations.
- 注意 — attention, caution
- 注文 — order (at a restaurant etc.)
- 注ぐ — to pour
- 注目 — focus, notice
- 注射 — injection
The kanji 注 combines the water radical (⺡) with 主 (main, focus), suggesting the idea of directing liquid or attention. It expresses pouring water, focusing one’s mind, or adding a written note.
コップに水を注ぎます。
I pour water into the cup.
注意して見てください。
Please watch carefully.
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