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点く

つく

usually kana

Readings

つく

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5k, vito be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burning
  2. 2.
    v5k, vito be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on

Kanji breakdown

点
N49 strokesGrade 2

Example sentences

木造建築物は火がつきやすい。

Wooden buildings catch fire easily.

灯りが一晩中ついている。

The lights have been burning all night.

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点くつく

to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire

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