Keyword
electric
Info
FrequencyTop 300-400
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
?
KankenLevel 9
Heisig574
Readings
でん
(97%)
Composed of
rain
sun
umbrella handle
Mnemonic

An umbrella can protect you from the sun and from the rain, but it's not very effective against an electrical storm. If you get struck by a lightning it's over for you.

Used in vocabulary (1095 in total)
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
train; electric train
electricity; (electric) light
mobile telephone; cellular telephone
to telephone; to make a phone call
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
electron; electronic
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
electric current
to answer the phone
telephone call; telephone (device)
(electric) torch; flashlight
electric light
charging (electrically); electrification
battery; cell
electronic sound
power outage; electricity outage; blackout; failure of electricity supply
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
utility pole; power pole; telephone pole; telegraph pole
electric power
telephone receiver; telephone mouthpiece; making a telephone call; receiving a telephone call
last train (of the day)
public telephone; pay phone
answering machine; answerphone
electromagnetic
lightning; electric illumination; light from an electric source
ebook; e-book; electronic book; digital book
electrical discharge
electric line; electric cable; power cable; telephone line; telegraph wire
generation (e.g. power); sending a telegram; telegraphing
computer; cyberbrain; digital brain
household (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronics
electromagnetic wave
receiving an electric shock
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
answering machine; answer phone
electrically powered; electric
telephone (device)
purple lightning; flash; swordflash
static electricity
electric light
electronic device; electronic equipment; electronics
to be powered on; to be turned on
to telephone; to make a phone call
dynamo; power generator
telephone book; telephone directory
electrocardiogram; ECG; EKG
to telephone; to call in; to ring in; to contact by phone
power plant; power station
(battery) charger; AC adapter
electrical appliances; electric appliances
calculator (electronic); pocket calculator
decorative lights; illumination
telephone booth; telephone box
electric utility expense
electrification
running out of battery; battery depletion; going flat; loss of energy; depletion of stamina
thunder and lightning
incoming telephone call; telegram received
during a telephone call; busy line
electric noticeboard; electric scoreboard; electric bulletin board
electrical machinery; appliances
to get a phone call
long telephone conversation; being on the phone for a long time
electric appliance store; electrician
landline telephone; fixed-line telephone
electric (goods)
private power generation; masturbation
sudden; lightning; immediate; shocking
the passage of electric current
miniature light bulb; midget lamp
high-voltage current; high-tension current
transmission of electricity; electricity supply; power supply
electrocardiograph; ECG; EKG
municipal railway; city streetcar; tram
consumer electronics; home appliances
tram; streetcar; trolley; tramcar
desk lamp; floor lamp; standard lamp
conservation of electricity; brownout
volume-sales electronics retailer; electronics retail store
electronic money
nuclear power plant; nuclear power station
electric water boiler; thermo pot; hot water dispenser
electric railway
power supply; power distribution
electronization; digitization; computerization
distributing board (panel); switchboard
dry cell; battery
electronic warfare
(death by) electrocution
international phone call
video telephone; video call; video chat; skyping
(electric) torch; flashlight
to make a phone call; to answer the phone
flight; absconding
transformer substation
electric car; electric vehicle
electronic parts (components)
silent phone call (form of harassment)
sending a telegram; telegraph
email; e-mail; electronic mail
phone duty; being on call
telephone bill; telephone rate
short circuit; leakage (of electricity); electrical fault
electromagnetic field
to turn on an electric light; to switch on a light
telephone made from two cans and a piece of string
electromagnetic interference; radio interference
street with streetcar tracks; street with a tram line
electrical manufacturer; company manufacturing electric devices; electric-appliance maker
storage of electricity
electric charge; charge
black rotary-dial telephone
blitzkrieg; lightning war
distribution of electricity
metropolitan tramway; tram operated by the metropolitan government (esp. Tokyo)
power generation facility
telephone threat (e.g. of a bomb)
crank call; prank call
telecommunications company; telco
electric kettle
congratulatory telegram
high voltage; high tension
electricity charges; power rates
electrically operated; electric powered
nuclear power generation; nuclear electricity generation
storage battery
electronic edition; online edition
thermal power station (i.e. using combustion)
radio waves, as sent out and received by people's minds
electromagnetism
frequency hijacking; broadcast signal intrusion
electronic information; electronic data; electronics and information
crank call; prank call
potential (electric)
telephone booth (indoor)
electronic health record; electronic medical record
electric heat
emergency power supply; backup power; emergency power source
electronic dictionary
power cable; power lead
city electric train service operated by (former) Japanese National Railways
electronic data
street with tramline; railroad track; railroading the opponent straight out of the ring
first train (of the day)
ionization; ionisation; electrolytic dissociation
hydroelectric power generation; water-power generation
electronic engineering; electronics
somebody who has wild fantasies; someone who hears voices; someone who is crazy
electronic piano; digital piano
telephone table; telephone stand
electrification
thermal power generation
rapid-service train; rapid train
light bulb; incandescent light bulb
fitting (electrical equipment); wiring
reply telegram
false telegram
to run by electricity
railgun; firearm that uses electromagnetism to propel a projectile
electric field
superconductivity; super-conductivity
period of time in which to recharge one's batteries
electrical; electric
to be charged with electricity
electric massager; electronic money
supplying electricity
cordless telephone; wireless telephone
electric bell
crank call; prank call; nuisance call
electrothermic equipment
telephone company
household (electrical) appliance manufacturer; consumer-electronics maker; white goods maker
electromagnetic induction
geothermal electric power generation
demand for (electric) power
to use a calculator; to calculate cost-benefit; to calculate profitability
mobile phone operator; mobile network carrier; cellular company
to answer the phone
electrical engineering
to turn on an electric light; to switch on a light
conservation of electric power
crank call; prank call
electronic key (doors, etc.); electronic cipher
electronic transmission (of data)
electrical equipment; electrical machinery; electrical appliances
hydroelectric plant or power station
electromagnetic force
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
electrician; electrical engineering; electric works (following company name)
electronic; electronic formula
vehicle-mounted electricity generator (e.g. for filming, emergencies, etc.); power-generating railway car (e.g. for air-conditioning on a non-electric train)
electricity supply network; transmission network; power grid
public telephone (orig. red); payphone
denkiburo; bath which includes an electric current, allegedly for health reasons
electric-powered rail motor; railcar
(electric) potential difference
rechargeable battery
electromagnetic
regular train; local train; train that stops at every station
direct (telephone) line; direct dialing
to install a telephone
electric eel (Electrophorus electricus)
movie; film
electrolysis; electrolytic
electric refrigerator; fridge
external power source; external power supply
electronic equipment
full charge (battery, condensor)
telephone fee; telephone service charge
electronic device
pressing one's foot on the genitals of a supine person while pulling on their feet (usu. as a prank); (lit.) electric massage
flash of lightning; urgent telegram; express telegraph
electric charge
electrical scalpel
transformation of electrical energy
long-distance call; trunk call
electrical appliance
electromagnetic interference; EMI
electronic computer
electric wheelchair; powered wheelchair; powerchair; motorized wheelchair
phone conference; conference call
flash of lightning; flash of a sword; brandishing a sword
telegram of condolence
power electrics
selling electricity (e.g. domestic solar power to a power company)
electromagnetic force
electronic cigarette; e-cigarette
telegraph key (switching device used to send Morse code)
electric rice-cooker
electrophone; electronic musical instrument
power supply (device)
landline telephone; fixed-line telephone
white goods; large household electrical appliances
distribution board; panelboard; circuit breaker panel; fusebox
all-electric (e.g. heating)
making appointment plans over the phone; telephone fraud where the caller pretends to be a relative of the victim
fuel-cell car; fuel-cell vehicle
rechargeable battery
electric furnace
electrodynamics; electromagnetism
e-signature; electronic signature
weak electric current
heating element; electrically-heated wire
major power outage; massive blackout
last train (of the day)
electrical equipment
calling someone over the phone many times
pressing one's foot on the genitals of a supine person while pulling on their feet (usu. as a prank); (lit.) electric massage
electric gramophone
electronic media; digital media
calling someone directly (by telephone); phone number
emergency telephone; emergency call
Internet; WWW; web
electrification (esp. in the auto industry)
(electric) condensor
power generation efficiency; generating efficiency
Denki Bran; cocktail of brandy, gin, wine, curacao and herbs
induction cooker; electromagnetic cooker
out-of-service car; out-of-service train; out-of-service bus; deadhead
electric charge; quantity of electricity
urgent phone call; emergency phone call
electrical engineer; electrician
having a bad connection (phone call); unable to hear (the other person's voice); having a faint voice
electric vacuum cleaner
excess current; over current
negative charge
power supply unit; PSU; power module
electric gramophone; record player
telephone switching station; telephone exchange; central office
electronic book; e-book; ebook
charging station (for electric vehicles); charging stand (for phones, tablets, etc.)
electrical and electronic
bulletin board system; BBS
(making a) telephone call; (having a) telephone conversation; calling; dialing
induction; induced electricity; dielectric; inductive
standby electricity consumption; power use by devices on standby; phantom load
electric field
Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)
button battery; watch battery; button cell
home telephone; home phone number
electrical manufacturer; company manufacturing electric devices; electric-appliance maker
foreign telegram
receiving a telegram; receiving electricity
to get a phone call
phone interview; telephone interview
scientific calculator; scientific electronic calculator
flash of lightning
transforming equipment; transformer; electrical substation
telephone number at which person without a phone can be reached
electrical component
electric saw
earth current; telluric current
electronic currency; digital currency; e-currency
electric wheelchair; powered wheelchair; powerchair; motorized wheelchair
electric guitar
piezoelectric element; piezoelectric transducer; piezoelectric device
air cell; air battery
wind power generator; wind turbine generator; aerogenerator
static electricity; electrostatic
wind farm; windfarm; wind power station
voice over IP (VoIP); Internet protocol telephony; IP telephony; Internet telephony
electric eel (Electrophorus electricus)
electrical circuit
stealing electricity
(electric) railroad company
telephone network
photoelectric
e-commerce; electronic commerce
electromagnetic spectrum
electrical light wiring
extension phone (and its main line)
electric razor; electric shaver
low power (electrical)
electrical device; electrical equipment
flooding a company, organization etc. with phone complaints (usu. loosely organized on anonymous online message boards)
electromagnetic field
electronic book; e-book; ebook
electric razor; electric shaver
overcharging (e.g. a battery); overcharge
decorated cell phone
low-power transmission; weak signals
nuisance phone call; spam phone call
suspicious phone call
combined cycle power generation
electrical conduction
electronic voting; e-voting
electromyogram; EMG
electromotive force
electrically heated carpet
telegraphed instructions
positive charge
electrical appliance store
pumped storage; pumped-storage power generation; pumping up generation; pumped-storage hydroelectricity; pumping-up hydraulic power generation
electric power system; electric system; power system
telephone call; telephone (device)
battery-assisted bicycle; electric bicycle; e-bike
facsimile transmission; phototelegraphy
electric machine; electro mechanical
special telegram or dispatch (despatch)
development of electrical power resources
generation of electricity
negative electric charge; minus charge
dielectric constant; relative permittivity; specific inductive capacity
electronic magazine
piezoelectric
electric musical instrument; electrical instrument
flooding a company, organization etc. with phone complaints (usu. loosely organized on anonymous online message boards)
wave power electrical generation
self-discharge (of a battery)
electrolyte; electrolytic solution
electronic cigarette; e-cigarette
power (supply) cutoff
electronic conference
membrane potential
capacitance; electrostatic capacity
illuminated sign spelling out news items
chrysanthemum grown with artificial light
telegraphic remittance
solar thermal power generation
electrodeposition
loss of power; power outage; blackout
television
undersea cable (communications, power); submarine cable
digital map; electronic map
heavy electric; heavy electric machinery
(electrical) cable; power cable
(electronic) element
first train
electron microscope
small hydropower; micro hydro; small-scale hydroelectric power generation
telephone equipment
Internet telephony; Internet telephone
subscribed telephone; subscription telephone
separation of electrical power production from power distribution and transmission
incoming telegram
telephony; telephone communication
electromagnetic hypersensitivity; EHS; electro-sensitivity; electrohypersensitivity
urgent telegram
telephone number at which person without a phone can be reached
electric clipper; electric hair clipper
with a telephone
uninterruptible power supply; UPS
telephone number; directory number
overpotential; over-voltage
power generation company
photoelectric tube
mobile phone; wireless phone
party line (telephone line shared by multiple subscribers)
nickel-metal hydride battery; NiMH battery
full charge (battery, condensor)
electromagnetic valve; solenoid valve
railcar depot; train depot
black goods; consumer electronics products
power limitation; power restriction
electronic media; digital media
frictional electricity; triboelectricity
digital signage display; electronic billboard; digital signage system
programmable calculator
interruption of power
television air time cost (for commercials); broadcast fee
electrostatic induction
electrical distribution network; power grid
University of Electro-Communications
tungsten lamp; tungsten bulb
positive charge; positive electricity
electron volt; electronvolt; eV
phone in request (e.g. calling a radio station to request a song)
telephone number at which person without a phone can be reached
dielectric constant; permittivity; conductivity
electrolysed water
call log; call history
radio astronomy observatory
free phone consultation; free phone consultation service
telegraphed instructions
major electrical manufacturer; major company manufacturing electric devices
atmospheric electricity
direct current power transmission
pumped storage power plant; pumped storage power station
running out of electricity (esp. an electric vehicle); having an empty battery
lead-acid battery; lead storage battery
power supply company; power distribution company
Shonan train; medium-distance train on the eastern Tokaido Main Line (coloured green and orange)
power (sub)station
(electric) relay
e-reader; e-book reader
non-electrified; unelectrified
train covered in wrap advertising
electrical engineer; electrician
electrical short circuit
digital watermark; digital watermarking; electronic watermark
small electrical and electronic equipment
electric fence
negative charge
phone in request (e.g. calling a radio station to request a song)
radio wave regulation
negative electricity; negative (static) charge; negative electric charge
local call (telephone)
wire (one's government) for instructions
standard time and frequency signal
telephone fraud where the caller pretends to be a relative of the victim
electronic cigarette; e-cigarette
home telephone
line of electric force
potentiometer; voltage measuring device
flooding a company, organization etc. with phone complaints (usu. loosely organized on anonymous online message boards)
electromagnetism (usu. in engineering)
wet cell battery
electric airsoft gun
(telephone) call forwarding; call diversion
Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act
electrical discharge machining; electro-discharge machining; EDM
no-electricity day
telephone counselling service
no-electricity day
email; e-mail; electronic mail
anti-static (electricity); static protection
(Chinese) television station
electric cooking stove; electric heater
inductive charging; wireless charging
train sickness; motion sickness on a train
primary cell; primary battery
electronic mail service; e-mail service; electronic mail system; letter facsimile service operated by Japan Post
ball lightning
electric furnace; electric oven
official telegram; (diplomatic) cable
electromagnetic compatibility; EMC
reception of a telegram
telegraph operator; telegraphist; telegrapher
(electrical) relay
electric (light) bulb
pressing one's foot on the genitals of a supine person while pulling on their feet (usu. as a prank); (lit.) electric massage
generation (e.g. power); sending a telegram; telegraphing
electrical manufacturer; company manufacturing electric devices; electric-appliance maker
electrical manufacturer; company manufacturing electric devices; electric-appliance maker
crank call; prank call; nuisance call
white goods; large household electrical appliances
white goods; large household electrical appliances
electric razor; electric shaver
the last telegram
Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)
first train (of the day); first telegram (about a particular topic)
electric catfish (any species of family Malapteruridae, esp. species Malapterurus electricus)
(electrical) cable; power cable
valence electron
electric cooking stove; electric heater
piezoelectricity
negative charge; negative electricity
suspension of power supply; electricity cut-off
no-electricity day
electrolytic cell; electrolytic bath
electronic data processing; EDP
specific charge
static charge eliminator
Electronic Data Interchange; EDI system; text transmission system
heavy electric equipment
positive charge; positive electricity
sheet lightning
telegram sent by an emperor or head of state
blue telephone; (blue) public telephone
electric company bond
electric power transmission
abbreviation used in a telegram
electroforming
electric generator
light electrical appliance
electronic calculator combined with a soroban
(electrical) inductor
(electrical) appliance
tungsten halogen lamp
household electric appliances
electronic data interchange; EDI
e-wallet; electronic wallet
electronic program guide (programme); EPG
electric blue (colour, color)
railroading an opponent straight out of the ring
power line; high current electrical line
weak electrical current line (e.g. intercom)
field emission (electric)
electrolytic corrosion
electrolytic corrosion
overpotential; over-voltage
strongly correlated electron system
heavy electric (power)
heavy electrical machinery
landline telephone; fixed-line telephone
telephone subscriber; telephone customer
existence (as we perceive it) is as mutable and incorporeal as is the morning dew or a flash of lightning
voltage detector; voltage tester; electroscope
restoration of power (e.g. after power failure)
restoration of power (e.g. after power failure)
switched-mode power supply; switching regulator
cellular phone; mobile phone
electrostatic printer
electrostatic plotter
electrostatic discharge; ESD
power conservation (facility)
regional Bell operating company; RBOC
electronic funds transfer; EFT
electromagnetic compatibility
power distribution unit
half power beamwidth (also 3dB beamwidth)
secondary power (supply)
conducting polymer; conductive polymer
general electric devices manufacturing company; general electrical manufacturer
electronic information; electronic data; electronics and information
like dew or lightning, gone in a flash
operating voltage; working voltage
electron pair; Cooper pair
highly decorated cell phone
ionization; ionisation; electrolytic dissociation
coulombic titration; coulometric titration
piezoelectricity
ionization chamber
electric power producer and supplier (PPS); electric power production and supply
(an item of) electronic mail (e-mail); e-mail message
(an item of) electronic mail (e-mail); e-mail message; electronic mail (e-mail) service; electronic mail (e-mail) system
email from a cell phone or mobile phone
forward voltage (e.g. of a semiconductor)
forward voltage drop (e.g. in a semiconductor)
electric bug killer; insectocutor; insect-o-cutor
public telephone; payphone; pay phone
frontier molecular orbital theory
suspension of power supply
generated and purchased electric power
electrostatic field
electrostatic unit; esu
electromagnetic unit; emu
electrical cardioversion; electrical defibrillation
baggage car; luggage van
ohmmeter; electrical resistance meter
care telephone (e.g. for the aged, disabled, etc.)
long-distance train; long-haul train
current collector; power collector
Chernobyl disaster (April, 1986); Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident
upper-atmospheric lightning; upper-atmospheric discharge
watch battery; button cell
electronic brakeforce distribution; electronic brakeforce limitation; EBD; EBFD; EBL
current collector (electrical)
extra-high-voltage power transmission
electric signal bell (esp. at railway crossings)
cascade shower; electromagnetic shower
cascade shower; electron shower
telegraphic transfer selling (currency rate); TTS
telegraphic transfer buying (currency rate); TTB
Act for Identification, etc. by Mobile Voice Communications Carriers of Their Subscribers, etc. and for Prevention of Improper Use of Mobile Voice Communications Services; Mobile Phone Improper Use Prevention Act
nickel-cadmium battery; nicad battery
shore power (for use by boats); shoreside electric power
electronic locator; metal detector
electronically recorded monetary claims (system for facilitating business loans)
electrolytic polishing; electro-polishing; electrolytic grinding; electrolytic machining
locally produced electricity
locally produced electricity
permanent magnet synchronous motor; PMSM; brushless electric motor
transforming equipment; transformer; electrical substation
trickle charge; trickle charging; TC
positive electrode; anode
negative electrode; cathode
galvanic cell; voltaic cell
galvanic cell; voltaic cell
inductive charging; wireless charging
train decorated with anime characters
(TV or radio host) calling a listener
telecommunications carrier; telecommunications operator; telephone service provider
electron configuration
separate telegram; different telegram
train telephone; railway radiotelephone
earth leakage circuit breaker; ground fault circuit interrupter; GFCI; residual current device; RCD
earth leakage circuit breaker; ground fault circuit interrupter; GFCI; residual current device; RCD
radio-frequency engineering
linear motor; linear induction motor
ultra low-floor tram; ultra low-floor light rail vehicle
electrostatic induction
electronic lighter; piezoelectric lighter
train decorated with anime characters
train decorated with anime characters
electronic visa; eVISA
electronic visa; eVISA
reply telegram; answer to a telegram; (electronic) reply message (sent by a government, head of state, etc.)
diplomatic cable; diplomatic telegram
electrical goods merchant; e-commerce; electronic commerce
electrostatic force; Coulomb force
molten salt electrolysis; fused-salt electrolysis
electricity consumption (esp. of an electric vehicle); electric mileage
cold energy power generation (e.g. from LNG)
single charge (esp. in electric vehicles)
peak-load station; peaking power plant; peaker plant
organic thin-film solar cell; plastic solar cell
airborne wind power generation; kite power generation
Examples (200 in total)
"Do you mind if I use your phone?" "No, please go ahead."
You don't need to call him.
I forgot to call you.