Word details
つく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つく.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burning
Examples
木造建築物は火がつきやすい。
Wooden buildings catch fire easily.
2
to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
Examples
灯りが一晩中ついている。
The lights have been burning all night.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
点
spot, point, mark, speck, decimal point
9 strokesFrequency 165JLPT N2Grade 2
On
テン
Kun
つ.けるつ.くた.てるさ.すとぼ.すとも.すぼち
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