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To activate a mode on a device that reduces power consumption to save energy.
スマートフォンの省電力モードを開始すると、バッテリーの持ちが良くなります。
Starting power-saving mode on your smartphone will extend battery life.
エアコンの省電力モードを開始して、電気代を節約しましょう。
Let's start the air conditioner's power-saving mode to save on electricity bills.
Commonly used in settings like smartphones, computers, air conditioners, and other electronic devices.
This phrase is most commonly used with smartphones, laptops, TVs, air conditioners, and game consoles. For example: 'ゲーム機の省電力モードを開始する' (Start the game console's power-saving mode).
Always specify the device when using this phrase (e.g., テレビの省電力モード, スマホの省電力モード). Omitting the device may cause ambiguity.
省電力 (shōdenryoku) is a compound of 省 (save, reduce) and 電力 (electricity/power), meaning 'power saving.' モード (mode) is borrowed from English 'mode.' 開始 (kaishi) means 'to start' or 'to begin.' The phrase combines these elements to describe activating a power-saving setting.
This phrase is typically used in technical or consumer electronics contexts. It is not used metaphorically or idiomatically. The verb 開始する (kaishi suru) can be replaced with 切り替える (kirikaeru, to switch) or 設定する (settei suru, to set) depending on context.