Meaning

Primary

Electricity

Alternative

Light

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Electricity energy is just a fancy way to say electricity.

Reading

でんき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 電気をつける

    to turn on the light

    電気をつかう

    to use electricity

    電気をけす

    to turn off the light

Context Sentences

電気を点けて下さい。

Please turn the light on.

会社の電気が明るい時は、スタッフが出社しているサインです。

When the lights are on, it's a sign that staff are in the office.

冬は、電気のストーブを用います。

In winter, we use an electric heater.

Kanji Composition