Japanese symbol for “ignite”
点く
つく
Romaji: tsuku
to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burning
In Japanese, ignite is 点く, read つく (tsuku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5k, vi to be lit (of a lamp, burner, etc.); to catch fire; to ignite; to start burning
- v5k, vi to be turned on (of a light, appliance, etc.); to come on
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “ignite”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 付く | つく tsuku | to be lit; to catch fire; to ignite |
| 火をつける | ひをつける hiotsukeru | to ignite; to set fire to |
| 燃えつく | もえつく moetsuku | to catch fire; to ignite |
| 火がつく | ひがつく higatsuku | to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite |
| 火を掛ける | ひをかける hiokakeru | to set on fire; to ignite |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 視点 | してん shiten | point of view; viewpoint; angle |
| 地点 | ちてん chiten | spot; point; place |
| 時点 | じてん jiten | point in time; occasion |
| 焦点 | しょうてん shouten | focus; focal point |
| 点数 | てんすう tensuu | marks; points; score |
| 原点 | げんてん genten | starting point; origin; beginning |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ignite”.
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