turn on in Japanese
turn on in Japanese is つく, つける, ともす.
turn on in Japanese
つく
Pronounced: tsuku
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
つける
Pronounced: tsukeru
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
ともす
Pronounced: tomosu
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
オンする
Pronounced: onsuru
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
スイッチを入れる
Pronounced: suitchioireru
(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
突っ掛かる
Pronounced: tsukkakaru
(transitive) To introduce (someone to something), and especially to fill them with enthusiasm (about it); to intoxicate, give pleasure to ( + to an object of interest or excitement). [from 20th c.]
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What is "turn on" in Japanese?
"turn on" in Japanese is つく, つける, ともす.
How do you pronounce つく?
"turn on" in Japanese is つく, pronounced "tsuku".
Are there other ways to say "turn on" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "turn on": つく, つける, ともす, オンする, スイッチを入れる, 突っ掛かる.
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