How to Say ‘Power (electricity).’ in Japanese
電源
dengen
[den-gen]
💬 Usage Tip: [電源] means “power supply.” Often used with [入る]/[入ってる] (on) and [切れる] (off).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Before calling, people often check the power/gas and the bathroom control panel—basic troubleshooting is expected.
Phrase Breakdown
電源
dengen
[den-gen]
power supply; power (electricity); power switch/source
電源 is the power source or power switch status. When hot water breaks, a common first question is whether the unit has power.
電源が入っているか確認してください。
Please check whether the power is on.
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