蛍光灯
Meanings
1
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light
Standard term for a fluorescent light fixture or tube.
The fluorescent light in the office burned out, so I replaced it.
2
slow person; someone slow on the uptake
dated term
Dated slang comparing a person's slow reaction to the flickering or delayed start of old fluorescent lights.
He doesn't get the joke; he's like a fluorescent light (slow to react).
Usage patterns
- 蛍光灯をつけるto turn on a fluorescent light
I entered the room and turned on the fluorescent light.
- 蛍光灯を消すto turn off a fluorescent light
I turned off the fluorescent light before going to bed.
- 蛍光灯が切れるfor a fluorescent light to burn out
The fluorescent light in the kitchen burned out, so I bought a new one.
- 蛍光灯を取り替えるto replace a fluorescent tube
I replaced the old fluorescent tube.