How to Say ‘Turns on, and...’ in Japanese
ついて、
tsui te
[tsui te]
💬 Usage Tip: [ついて] is from [つく] "to come on / light up." The [て] form often links to what happens next, so [ついて、すぐ消える] is "it comes on, then goes off right away."
Phrase Breakdown
つい
tsui
[tsui]
to attach; to turn on
From つく. Depending on context, it can mean to stick/attach or to switch on.
電気がつい た。
The light turned on.
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
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