English–Japanese

“ignition” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitenka

Example

点火後は、火が消えないか確認します。ten ka ato wa hi ga ki e na i ka kaku nin shi ma su

After ignition, I check that the flame does not go out.

Illustration for 点火 (ignition)

How to say “ignition” in Japanese

“Ignition” in Japanese is 点火 (tenka).

It marks the start of burning by applying a flame or spark to fuel.

Full entry for 点火: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 点火

このストーブは点火しやすいです。ko no su tō bu wa ten ka shi ya su i de su

This heater is easy to light.

Tips for using 点火

  • 点火 (tenka) is a formal technical noun often found in safety instructions for gas appliances, where it identifies the start of combustion rather than the whole process of using the appliance.

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