Tsuku

JLPT N2

Usually written in kana.

点く (Tsuku) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.), to catch fire, to ignite, to start burning”.

Meanings

  1. godan verb, intransitive verbto be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burning
  2. godan verb, intransitive verbto be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on

Examples

  • The light went on.

  • The light doesn't work.

  • The light is on.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 点く

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