つける

tsukeru

verb★Intermediate— to attach, to turn on, to add

general

To attach or affix something to another object

ボタンをシャツにつける

Attach the button to the shirt

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Often used with particles like に (to) or で (with)

general

To turn on or activate a device or appliance

テレビをつける

Turn on the TV

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Commonly used with electronic devices

general

To add or include something

ソースをつける

Add sauce

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Often used with food or ingredients

general

To assign or allocate something

役割をつける

Assign a role

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Used in both formal and informal contexts

Collocations

電気をつけるturn on the lightスイッチをつけるturn on the switch名前をつけるgive a nameソースをつけるadd sauce役割をつけるassign a role

Synonyms

付ける取り付ける加える付加する

Antonyms

消す外す取り外す除く

Related Phrases

つけっぱなしphrase

left on

つけ替えるphrase

to replace

つけ足すphrase

to add on

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'つける' can change drastically based on the object it's used with. For example, '電気をつける' means 'turn on the light,' while '名前をつける' means 'give a name.'

⚡Gold Rule

Causative Form

Remember that 'つける' is often a causative form of '付く' (to stick or adhere), meaning it implies the action of making something stick or attach.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '付く' (to stick or adhere), with the causative form indicating the action of making something stick or attach.

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'つける' is highly versatile and its meaning can vary significantly based on context. It's essential to pay attention to the object and context to determine the precise meaning.

Word Breakdown

つ

causative suffix

suffix

ける

verb ending

suffix

和英辞典

つける

tsukeru

verb★Intermediate— to attach, to turn on, to add

general

To attach or affix something to another object

ボタンをシャツにつける

Attach the button to the shirt

💡

Often used with particles like に (to) or で (with)

general

To turn on or activate a device or appliance

テレビをつける

Turn on the TV

💡

Commonly used with electronic devices

general

To add or include something

ソースをつける

Add sauce

💡

Often used with food or ingredients

general

To assign or allocate something

役割をつける

Assign a role

💡

Used in both formal and informal contexts

Collocations

電気をつけるturn on the lightスイッチをつけるturn on the switch名前をつけるgive a nameソースをつけるadd sauce役割をつけるassign a role

Synonyms

付ける取り付ける加える付加する

Antonyms

消す外す取り外す除く

Related Phrases

つけっぱなしphrase

left on

つけ替えるphrase

to replace

つけ足すphrase

to add on

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'つける' can change drastically based on the object it's used with. For example, '電気をつける' means 'turn on the light,' while '名前をつける' means 'give a name.'

⚡Gold Rule

Causative Form

Remember that 'つける' is often a causative form of '付く' (to stick or adhere), meaning it implies the action of making something stick or attach.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '付く' (to stick or adhere), with the causative form indicating the action of making something stick or attach.

📝Usage Notes

The verb 'つける' is highly versatile and its meaning can vary significantly based on context. It's essential to pay attention to the object and context to determine the precise meaning.

Word Breakdown

つ

causative suffix

suffix

ける

verb ending

suffix

和英辞典