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Japanese

でんげんをきる
Meaning: to turn off the power; to switch off a device
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Verb inflections
Form Affirmative Negative
Present 電源を切る 電源を切ない
Polite 電源を切ます 電源を切ません
Past 電源を切た 電源を切なかった
Polite + Past 電源を切ました 電源を切ませんでした
Te-form 電源を切て 電源を切なくて
Potential 電源を切られる 電源を切られない
Passive 電源を切られる 電源を切られない
Causative 電源を切させる 電源を切させない
Imperative 電源を切ろ 電源を切るな

Example

寝る前に、必ず電源を切る。
Before going to bed, always turn off the power.

Usage Notes

Used for stopping the electrical supply to a device or system. In everyday instructions, it can also mean switching a machine or appliance off.

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