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N3 Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb

()to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on), to be lighted, to catch fire

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb

      1.

      to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.), to catch fire, to ignite, to start burning

      Usually written using kana alone,

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    2. Godan verb with 'ku' ending, Intransitive verb

      2.

      to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.), to come on

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    点く 【つく】

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    • Novels Top 12,200

    Examples

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      センサーが(ひと)感知(かんち)してリビングの電気(でんき)()いた。

      The sensor detected a person and turned on the lights in the living room.

      • N3

      この()()()はライターではなくマッチで()きました。

      The fire for this campfire was lit with matches, not a lighter.

      • N3

      (ひと)がいない部屋(へや)電気(でんき)()いていたので()しました。

      One mustn’t leave the lights on in unnecessary places.

      • N3

      ()()いたタバコを()()りにする(こと)火事(かじ)原因(げんいん)になります。

      Leaving a lit cigarette unattended can cause a fire.

      • N3

      ライターに(くら)べて、マッチで()いた()には風情(ふぜい)があるように(かん)じます。

      If you want to create ambiance, fire lit with matches is preferred over lighters.

      • N2
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