No. 866 in Japanese
電気
Electricity.
In a sentence
電気をつけてください。
Please turn on the light.
The word '電気' refers to the electric light, such as a lamp or overhead light, that can be turned on or off.
その家は電気がありません。
That house has no electricity.
In this context, '電気' signifies the availability of electrical energy, meaning the house lacks a power supply.
この都市では、電気自動車が普及しています。
Electric cars are popular in this city.
Here, '電気' is part of a compound noun '電気自動車,' which means 'electric car,' signifying a vehicle that is powered by electricity.
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