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点く · godan verb (-ku)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 点く | 点かない |
| Polite | 点きます | 点きません |
| Past polite | 点きました | 点きませんでした |
| Past | 点いた | 点かなかった |
| Te-form | 点いて | 点かないで |
| Desire | 点きたい | 点きたくない |
| Potential | 点ける | 点けない |
| Passive | 点かれる | 点かれない |
| Causative | 点かせる | 点かせない |
| Causative passive | 点かせられるalso 点かされる | 点かせられないalso 点かされない |
| Volitional | 点こう | |
| Polite volitional | 点きましょう | |
| Imperative | 点け | 点くな |
| Conditional | 点けば | 点かなければ |
| Tara conditional | 点いたら | 点かなかったら |
Meanings
1
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
usually written using kana alone
Describes a flame, lamp, burner, or combustible material starting to burn or being in a lit state. Intransitive; the subject is the thing that lights.
See also: 付く
The gas stove won't light easily.
The candle caught fire.
2
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
usually written using kana alone
Used for electric lights, TVs, appliances, and other devices that switch on. Intransitive; the device itself is the subject.
The TV suddenly stopped turning on.
The room light is on.
Usage patterns
- 火が点くfor a fire/flame to catch or light
When I struck the match, it caught fire.
- 電気が点くfor a light/electricity to come on
The light came on when I pressed the switch.
- テレビが点くfor a TV (or similar device) to turn on
The TV turned on when I pressed the remote button.