充電 (jūden) means “charge” | MotiTan Japanese Dictionary

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外出する前に、スマートフォンの充電が十分か確認します。gai shutsu su ru mae ni su mā to fo n no jū den ga jū bun ka kaku nin shi ma su

Before going out, I check whether my smartphone has enough charge.

Describes supplying electrical energy to a battery or device so it can be used.

電池や携帯電話などに電気を蓄えること。den chi ya kei tai den wa na do ni den ki o takuwa e ru ko to

The compound 充電 (jūden) combines 充 (jū, "fill") and 電 (den, "electricity"), expressing the act of filling a battery with electricity.

In Japanese, 充電 (jūden) refers specifically to charging a battery, while English charge also commonly means asking a price or accusing someone.