2 Japanese words read tsuku
tsuku (つく) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 着く · 点く.
着く
つくTo arrive at; to reach
N5verb·tsuku
How to remember it
着 is the same kanji as in 到着 ("arrival") and 着る ("to wear").
Example sentences
駅に着きました。
えきにつきました。
I arrived at the station.
何時に家に着きますか。
なんじにいえにつきますか。
What time will you get home?
Usage
Godan verb; takes に for the destination arrived at.
Related words
到着出発する着る
点く
つくTo be switched on, to be lit
N4verb·tsuku
How to remember it
Same as つく 'to attach' — light 'sticks' onto the bulb when turned on.
Example sentences
電気が点いた。
でんきがついた。
The light came on.
火がついた。
ひがついた。
The fire caught.
Usage
Intransitive; transitive partner is 点ける; used for lights, fire, and engines.
Related words
点ける消えるつく電気