자각하다
To become self-aware or to realize one's own state, position, or responsibility. It often refers to internal realization rather than external information.
Examples
3 of 5내가 너무 예민했다는 걸 이제야 자각했어.
I just now realized that I was being too sensitive.
리더로서의 책임을 자각하고 업무에 임해 주세요.
Please engage in your work while being aware of your responsibility as a leader.
청소년기는 자아를 자각하는 중요한 시기이다.
Adolescence is an important period for becoming aware of one's self.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ja (자) - Self. Gak (각) - Awake. Self-awakening.
Quick Quiz
그는 자신이 처한 위기 상황을 전혀 ( ) 못하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자각하지
Examples
내가 너무 예민했다는 걸 이제야 자각했어.
informalI just now realized that I was being too sensitive.
리더로서의 책임을 자각하고 업무에 임해 주세요.
businessPlease engage in your work while being aware of your responsibility as a leader.
청소년기는 자아를 자각하는 중요한 시기이다.
academicAdolescence is an important period for becoming aware of one's self.
그 환자는 자신의 병세를 자각하지 못하고 있다.
formalThe patient is not aware of their own condition.
우리는 환경 오염의 주범이 우리 자신임을 자각해야 한다.
everydayWe must realize that we ourselves are the main culprits of environmental pollution.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
자각 증상
subjective symptoms (self-noticed)
스스로 자각하다
to realize by oneself
자각이 부족하다
to lack awareness
Often Confused With
인식하다 is a general perception of external things, while 자각하다 is specifically about internal or self-reflection.
Usage Notes
Frequently used in psychology or self-help contexts to describe the process of becoming aware of one's own identity or flaws.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for simply 'knowing' a fact; it must involve a sense of 'realization'.
Memory Tip
Ja (자) - Self. Gak (각) - Awake. Self-awakening.
Word Origin
From Hanja 自 (self) + 覺 (awake/realize).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 자신이 처한 위기 상황을 전혀 ( ) 못하고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 자각하지
Related Vocabulary
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성급하다
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긍정적
B1Having a hopeful or optimistic attitude; also means confirming or agreeing with something.
부정적
B1Having a pessimistic or cynical attitude; also means denying or disagreeing with something.
행동
B1The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others; a physical movement or deed.
의지
B1The mental power used to control one's own thoughts and actions, or a strong determination to do something.
의식
B1The state of being aware of something, or the collective mindset of a group. In IELTS, it's used to discuss 'environmental awareness' or 'civic consciousness'.
범주화
B1The process of organizing things or ideas into groups or categories based on shared characteristics. It helps in simplifying complex information.
성공
B1The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit.
상실
B1The act of losing something that one used to have, such as a right, quality, or person.
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