停電
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Base noun form meaning 'power outage' or 'failure of electricity'. Refers to a temporary loss of electrical power. Often used in news reports or warnings.
Theme
During a sudden storm, User and their neighbor Yamada talk about a power outage affecting their apartment building and how to cope with it.
停電
ていでん
power outage / failure of electricity
Everyday Life & SurvivalTechnology & Devices
Memory Hook
Imagine the power 'stops' and it's 'electric' — 'tei' (like 'stop') and 'den' (like 'den' in 'dental' for electricity) — a 'stop-electric' situation! 'Stop-electric' → 停電 (teiden, 'power outage').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『停電』 (teiden, 'power outage') can occur during natural disasters like typhoons or earthquakes. People often keep emergency kits with flashlights and batteries to prepare for such events.
Forms
Base: 停電Base noun form meaning 'power outage' or 'failure of electricity'. Refers to a temporary loss of electrical power. Often used in news reports or warnings.