Vocabulary
What does 点く (つく, tsuku) mean?
点く (つく, tsuku) means to light up, to turn on (a light); to catch fire.
| Reading | つく |
|---|---|
| Romaji | tsuku |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
点くつく
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontsuku
to light up, to turn on (a light); to catch fire
- 1godan verb · intransitive to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite
- 2godan verb · intransitive to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
Example sentences
部屋の電気が点きません。
The light in the room won't turn on.
ボタンを押すと、テレビが点きます。
When you press the button, the TV turns on.