N4
けす (kesu)
消す
to turn off, to erase, to extinguish (transitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A transitive verb meaning to turn something off, erase, or extinguish. It requires an object (e.g., 電気(でんき)を消す - turn off the light, 字(じ)を消す - erase letters). The intransitive counterpart is 消える (kieru).
📝 Example Sentences
部屋を出るときは電気を消してください。
Please turn off the light when you leave the room.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "消す"!
ホワイトボードの字を_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 字をなくす、拭き取ることを「消す」と言います。
English: To remove or wipe away characters is "kesu".
English: To remove or wipe away characters is "kesu".
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