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What does つける (tsukeru) mean?

つける means to turn on (a light, TV...); to soak.

Quick facts
Readingつける
Romajitsukeru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
つける
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworktsukeru

to turn on (a light, TV...); to soak

Example sentences

  • I turn on the light in the room.

  • Because it's hot, I turn on the air conditioner.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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