つく

Frequency rank: 437.
    Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
  1. to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burningword usually written using kana alonesee also 付く
  2. to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come onword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • つくFrequency rank: 437.
  • く【つく】Frequency rank: 27,390. – 27,616.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burning
    2. This usage refers to when something starts burning or catches fire.
    The lamp was lit.
  2. to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
    3. This usage is used when a light or appliance is turned on and starts working.
    I turned on the switch.
Generated collocations (experimental)
きごう(きごう)the light turns onきごう(きごう)the fire catchesきごう(きごう)the switch is turned onきごう(きごう)the lamp is litきごう(きごう)interest is piquedきごう(きごう)a dream is ignited (or starts to take shape)
Example sentences
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