電気

でんき

electricity, (electric) light

Also:(electric) light

What does 電気 mean?

電気 is a Japanese noun meaning electricity, (electric) light in English. It can also be translated as (electric) light depending on context. It is written as 電気 in kanji, でんき in hiragana, and denki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

このエアコンは電気を多量に消費する。

This air conditioner consumes a lot of electricity.

電気を消すのを忘れないで。

Don't forget to turn the light off.