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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

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    Bunpro Summary

    For a bulb or light to turn on.

    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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    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.

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      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.

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      (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。

      The lights were on in an unoccupied room, so I turned it off.

      • 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.

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      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.

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