つける
つける
tsukeru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 6 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

つける (つける (tsukeru)) means "to soak (in)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

to soak (in)

Also : to attach · to add · to join · to glue · to wear · to affix · to stick · to put on

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Example Sentences

コップに水をつけました。

こっぷにみずをつけました

I soaked the cup in water.

寝る前に、電気をつけます。

ねるまえに、でんきをつけます

Before sleeping, I turn on the light.

Kanji in this word

漬
Pickle
Kunつ.ける、つ.かる、づ.け
Onし
JLPT N1
付
Adhere
Kunつ.ける、づ.ける、つ.け
Onふ
JLPT N3
点
Point
Kunつ.ける、つ.く、た.てる
Onてん
JLPT N3
浸
Soak
Kunひた.す、ひた.る、つ.かる
Onしん
JLPT N3
着
Wear
Kunき.る、ぎ、き.せる
Onちゃく、じゃく
JLPT N4

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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