電気を消す

denki o keshimasu
verb phraseBeginner to turn off the lights
general

To turn off an electrical light or power source.

部屋を出る前に、電気を消してください。

Please turn off the lights before leaving the room.

節電のために、電気を消す習慣をつけましょう。

Let's get into the habit of turning off the lights to save electricity.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in everyday contexts to refer to turning off lights or electrical devices.

Collocations

電気を消すto turn off the lights電気を消す習慣the habit of turning off the lights

Related Phrases

電気をつけるphrase
to turn on the lights
電気を消す習慣phrase
the habit of turning off the lights

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used in household contexts to remind others to turn off lights or electrical devices to save energy.

Gold Rule

Politeness

In formal contexts, you might use '電気を消してください' (Please turn off the lights) to be more polite.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '電気' (denki, meaning 'electricity') and '消す' (keshimasu, meaning 'to turn off').

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday contexts to refer to turning off lights or electrical devices. It can also be used metaphorically to describe ending something, such as a relationship or a project.

Word Breakdown

電気
electricity
noun
+
object marker
particle
+
消す
to turn off
verb
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