電源
Meanings
1
power supply; source of electricity; electrical power
Refers to the source or supply of electricity, such as a battery, outlet, or power line. Often used in contexts like turning power on/off or connecting a device to power.
Please turn on the laptop's power.
If this machine loses power, the data will be lost.
2
power button; power switch
Specifically the button or switch that controls power on a device like a TV, computer, or game console.
I pressed the TV's power button, but it won't turn on.
Usage patterns
- 電源を落とすto shut down the power (of a device)
Please shut down the computer's power when you finish working.
- 電源が落ちるfor the power to cut out unexpectedly
The power in the house cut out because of a blackout.
- 電源に接続するto connect (a device) to a power source
Please connect this cable to a power source.
- 電源を押すto press the power button
The TV won't turn on even when I press the power button.