NichiDict

つく

N4
点く
[tsuku]
Illustration for 点く

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burning

2.GodanIntransitive

to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on

Examples

部屋の電気が点いていますよ。

The light is on.

暗くなって街灯が点いた

It got dark and the street lights came on.

湿っていて火が点かなかった

I had trouble getting the fire lit.