English–Japanese

“turn on” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsukeru

Example

電気をつけます。den ki o tsu ke ma su

I turn on the light.

Illustration for つける (turn on)

How to say “turn on” in Japanese

“Turn on” in Japanese is つける (tsukeru).

Centers on bringing something into contact with a target or bringing a function into operation.

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

Example sentences with つける

部屋の電気をつけます。heya no den ki o tsu ke ma su

I turn on the light in the room.

暑いので、エアコンをつけます。atsu i no de e a ko n o tsu ke ma su

Since it is hot, I turn on the air conditioner.

Tips for using つける

  • In everyday Japanese, つける (tsukeru) can describe switching on a light or attaching a label, so the object and context show which action is meant.

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