つく
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burning (Usually kana)
2. to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on (Usually kana)
Other spellings
点く
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
つく
つく
Examples26
灯り
The lights have been burning all night.
木造建築物
Wooden buildings catch fire easily.
テレビ
The TV doesn't work.
部屋
The light doesn't come on in my room.
突然
All of a sudden, the lights went on.
この
It's odd that there should be a light on in the office at this hour.