Keyword
electric
Info
FrequencyTop 300-400
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
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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
electron; electronic
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
electric current
to answer the phone
(electric) torch; flashlight
telephone call; telephone (device)
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
public telephone; pay phone
last train (of the day)
electromagnetic
answering machine; answerphone
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
household (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronics
electromagnetic wave
computer; cyberbrain; digital brain
receiving an electric shock
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
electrically powered; electric
answering machine; answer phone
telephone (device)
purple lightning; flash; swordflash
static electricity
electric light
electronic device; electronic equipment; electronics
to be powered on; to be turned on
dynamo; power generator
to telephone; to make a phone call
telephone book; telephone directory
electrocardiogram; ECG; EKG
to telephone; to call in; to ring in; to contact by phone
power plant; power station
electrical appliances; electric appliances
(battery) charger; AC adapter
calculator (electronic); pocket calculator
decorative lights; illumination
telephone booth; telephone box
electrification
electric utility expense
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
to get a phone call
electrical machinery; appliances
long telephone conversation; being on the phone for a long time
electric appliance store; electrician
landline telephone; fixed-line telephone
private power generation; masturbation
electric (goods)
sudden; lightning; immediate; shocking
the passage of electric current
transmission of electricity; electricity supply; power supply
miniature light bulb; midget lamp
high-voltage current; high-tension current
electrocardiograph; ECG; EKG
municipal railway; city streetcar; tram
consumer electronics; home appliances
desk lamp; floor lamp; standard lamp
tram; streetcar; trolley; tramcar
electronic money
electric water boiler; thermo pot; hot water dispenser
conservation of electricity; brownout
nuclear power plant; nuclear power station
volume-sales electronics retailer; electronics retail store
power supply; power distribution
electric railway
electronization; digitization; computerization
dry cell; battery
distributing board (panel); switchboard
electronic warfare
(death by) electrocution
international phone call
(electric) torch; flashlight
video telephone; video call; video chat; skyping
flight; absconding
to make a phone call; to answer the phone
electric car; electric vehicle
electronic parts (components)
transformer substation
silent phone call (form of harassment)
email; e-mail; electronic mail
sending a telegram; telegraph
electromagnetic field
to turn on an electric light; to switch on a light
phone duty; being on call
telephone bill; telephone rate
short circuit; leakage (of electricity); electrical fault
electromagnetic interference; radio interference
telephone made from two cans and a piece of string
electric charge; charge
storage of electricity
street with streetcar tracks; street with a tram line
electrical manufacturer; company manufacturing electric devices; electric-appliance maker
black rotary-dial telephone
blitzkrieg; lightning war
distribution of electricity
high voltage; high tension
metropolitan tramway; tram operated by the metropolitan government (esp. Tokyo)
power generation facility
congratulatory telegram
telephone threat (e.g. of a bomb)
electric kettle
crank call; prank call
telecommunications company; telco
electrically operated; electric powered
nuclear power generation; nuclear electricity generation
electricity charges; power rates
electronic edition; online edition
storage battery
radio waves, as sent out and received by people's minds
thermal power station (i.e. using combustion)
hydroelectric power generation; water-power generation
electronic information; electronic data; electronics and information
electromagnetism
telephone booth (indoor)
frequency hijacking; broadcast signal intrusion
crank call; prank call
potential (electric)
electronic data
electric heat
electronic health record; electronic medical record
power cable; power lead
electric field
emergency power supply; backup power; emergency power source
ionization; ionisation; electrolytic dissociation
first train (of the day)
electronic dictionary
city electric train service operated by (former) Japanese National Railways
light bulb; incandescent light bulb
electronic engineering; electronics
street with tramline; railroad track; railroading the opponent straight out of the ring
somebody who has wild fantasies; someone who hears voices; someone who is crazy
telephone table; telephone stand
electronic piano; digital piano
electrification
rapid-service train; rapid train
reply telegram
telephone company
to be charged with electricity
thermal power generation
false telegram
fitting (electrical equipment); wiring
period of time in which to recharge one's batteries
electrical; electric
to run by electricity
superconductivity; super-conductivity
railgun; firearm that uses electromagnetism to propel a projectile
supplying electricity
electromagnetic induction
geothermal electric power generation
cordless telephone; wireless telephone
electric bell
crank call; prank call; nuisance call
household (electrical) appliance manufacturer; consumer-electronics maker; white goods maker
electrothermic equipment
electric massager; electronic money
to use a calculator; to calculate cost-benefit; to calculate profitability
to turn on an electric light; to switch on a light
demand for (electric) power
mobile phone operator; mobile network carrier; cellular company
electronic key (doors, etc.); electronic cipher
to answer the phone
conservation of electric power
electrical equipment; electrical machinery; electrical appliances
electrical engineering
crank call; prank call
electromagnetic force
electronic transmission (of data)
hydroelectric plant or power station
electronic; electronic formula
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
electrician; electrical engineering; electric works (following company name)
vehicle-mounted electricity generator (e.g. for filming, emergencies, etc.); power-generating railway car (e.g. for air-conditioning on a non-electric train)
long-distance call; trunk call
electricity supply network; transmission network; power grid
flash of lightning; flash of a sword; brandishing a sword
(electric) potential difference
electromagnetic
public telephone (orig. red); payphone
denkiburo; bath which includes an electric current, allegedly for health reasons
electronic equipment
electric-powered rail motor; railcar
rechargeable battery
telephone fee; telephone service charge
regular train; local train; train that stops at every station
electrical appliance
direct (telephone) line; direct dialing
to install a telephone
electric eel (Electrophorus electricus)
electrolysis; electrolytic
movie; film
external power source; external power supply
electric refrigerator; fridge
full charge (battery, condensor)
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
electronic computer
electric charge
electrical scalpel
transformation of electrical energy
electromagnetic interference; EMI
power electrics
electric wheelchair; powered wheelchair; powerchair; motorized wheelchair
phone conference; conference call
power supply (device)
all-electric (e.g. heating)
telegram of condolence
selling electricity (e.g. domestic solar power to a power company)
electromagnetic force
fuel-cell car; fuel-cell vehicle
telegraph key (switching device used to send Morse code)
electronic cigarette; e-cigarette
electrophone; electronic musical instrument
electric rice-cooker
landline telephone; fixed-line telephone
last train (of the day)
distribution board; panelboard; circuit breaker panel; fusebox
white goods; large household electrical appliances
calling someone over the phone many times
making appointment plans over the phone; telephone fraud where the caller pretends to be a relative of the victim
rechargeable battery
electric furnace
electrodynamics; electromagnetism
e-signature; electronic signature
weak electric current
major power outage; massive blackout
heating element; electrically-heated wire
electric field
induction cooker; electromagnetic cooker
electrical equipment
pressing one's foot on the genitals of a supine person while pulling on their feet (usu. as a prank); (lit.) electric massage
electronic media; digital media
electric gramophone
calling someone directly (by telephone); phone number
emergency telephone; emergency call
Internet; WWW; web
power supply unit; PSU; power module
electrification (esp. in the auto industry)
(electric) condensor
power generation efficiency; generating efficiency
Denki Bran; cocktail of brandy, gin, wine, curacao and herbs
electric charge; quantity of electricity
out-of-service car; out-of-service train; out-of-service bus; deadhead
urgent phone call; emergency phone call
electrical engineer; electrician
electric vacuum cleaner
having a bad connection (phone call); unable to hear (the other person's voice); having a faint voice
excess current; over current
negative charge
electronic currency; digital currency; e-currency
electric gramophone; record player
telephone switching station; telephone exchange; central office
charging station (for electric vehicles); charging stand (for phones, tablets, etc.)
electric guitar
electronic book; e-book; ebook
button battery; watch battery; button cell
bulletin board system; BBS
wind power generator; wind turbine generator; aerogenerator
induction; induced electricity; dielectric; inductive
electrical and electronic
(making a) telephone call; (having a) telephone conversation; calling; dialing
electric razor; electric shaver
standby electricity consumption; power use by devices on standby; phantom load
Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis)
home telephone; home phone number
electrical component
wind farm; windfarm; wind power station
receiving a telegram; receiving electricity
foreign telegram
to get a phone call
phone interview; telephone interview
electrical manufacturer; company manufacturing electric devices; electric-appliance maker
flash of lightning
transforming equipment; transformer; electrical substation
scientific calculator; scientific electronic calculator
electric saw
telephone number at which person without a phone can be reached
telephone network
earth current; telluric current
electric wheelchair; powered wheelchair; powerchair; motorized wheelchair
piezoelectric element; piezoelectric transducer; piezoelectric device
air cell; air battery
static electricity; electrostatic
voice over IP (VoIP); Internet protocol telephony; IP telephony; Internet telephony
electric eel (Electrophorus electricus)
electromagnetic field
electrical device; electrical equipment
electrical circuit
stealing electricity
electronic book; e-book; ebook
e-commerce; electronic commerce
photoelectric
(electric) railroad company
electromagnetic spectrum
electric razor; electric shaver
extension phone (and its main line)
electrical light wiring
flooding a company, organization etc. with phone complaints (usu. loosely organized on anonymous online message boards)
low power (electrical)
decorated cell phone
overcharging (e.g. a battery); overcharge
positive charge
low-power transmission; weak signals
suspicious phone call
electronic voting; e-voting
nuisance phone call; spam phone call
electromyogram; EMG
electrically heated carpet
telephone call; telephone (device)
combined cycle power generation
electrical conduction
electrical appliance store
telegraphed instructions
electromotive force
electric power system; electric system; power system
pumped storage; pumped-storage power generation; pumping up generation; pumped-storage hydroelectricity; pumping-up hydraulic power generation
generation of electricity
special telegram or dispatch (despatch)
telephone number at which person without a phone can be reached
electric machine; electro mechanical
illuminated sign spelling out news items
battery-assisted bicycle; electric bicycle; e-bike
development of electrical power resources
Internet telephony; Internet telephone
capacitance; electrostatic capacity
electronic magazine
facsimile transmission; phototelegraphy
dielectric constant; relative permittivity; specific inductive capacity
negative electric charge; minus charge
full charge (battery, condensor)
wave power electrical generation
electric musical instrument; electrical instrument
television
power (supply) cutoff
heavy electric; heavy electric machinery
electrodeposition
flooding a company, organization etc. with phone complaints (usu. loosely organized on anonymous online message boards)
self-discharge (of a battery)
electronic conference
chrysanthemum grown with artificial light
undersea cable (communications, power); submarine cable
electrolyte; electrolytic solution
membrane potential
loss of power; power outage; blackout
telegraphic remittance
digital map; electronic map
solar thermal power generation
electronic cigarette; e-cigarette
photoelectric tube
(electronic) element
cascade shower; electron shower
first train
mobile phone; wireless phone
power (sub)station
subscribed telephone; subscription telephone
piezoelectric
electric clipper; electric hair clipper
separation of electrical power production from power distribution and transmission
nickel-metal hydride battery; NiMH battery
electron microscope
small hydropower; micro hydro; small-scale hydroelectric power generation
(electrical) cable; power cable
party line (telephone line shared by multiple subscribers)
incoming telegram
overpotential; over-voltage
electromagnetic hypersensitivity; EHS; electro-sensitivity; electrohypersensitivity
telephony; telephone communication
urgent telegram
telephone equipment
with a telephone
electromagnetic valve; solenoid valve
power generation company
telephone number; directory number
uninterruptible power supply; UPS
lead-acid battery; lead storage battery
television air time cost (for commercials); broadcast fee
train covered in wrap advertising
inductive charging; wireless charging
radio astronomy observatory
phone in request (e.g. calling a radio station to request a song)
electric razor; electric shaver
interruption of power
telephone number at which person without a phone can be reached
programmable calculator
major electrical manufacturer; major company manufacturing electric devices
direct current power transmission
electrolysed water
positive charge; positive electricity
telegraphed instructions
electron volt; electronvolt; eV
dielectric constant; permittivity; conductivity
frictional electricity; triboelectricity
railcar depot; train depot
digital signage display; electronic billboard; digital signage system
pumped storage power plant; pumped storage power station
power limitation; power restriction
electrical distribution network; power grid
black goods; consumer electronics products
electrical engineer; electrician
(electric) relay
electrical short circuit
free phone consultation; free phone consultation service
e-reader; e-book reader
Shonan train; medium-distance train on the eastern Tokaido Main Line (coloured green and orange)
call log; call history
non-electrified; unelectrified
power supply company; power distribution company
electric airsoft gun
tungsten lamp; tungsten bulb
University of Electro-Communications
running out of electricity (esp. an electric vehicle); having an empty battery
electronic media; digital media
electrostatic induction
atmospheric electricity
official telegram; (diplomatic) cable
negative electricity; negative (static) charge; negative electric charge
radio wave regulation
no-electricity day
local call (telephone)
electronic mail service; e-mail service; electronic mail system; letter facsimile service operated by Japan Post
(electrical) relay
(telephone) call forwarding; call diversion
train sickness; motion sickness on a train
reception of a telegram
potentiometer; voltage measuring device
telegraph operator; telegraphist; telegrapher
home telephone
ball lightning
electrical discharge machining; electro-discharge machining; EDM
electric furnace; electric oven
anti-static (electricity); static protection
Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Act
phone in request (e.g. calling a radio station to request a song)
standard time and frequency signal
flooding a company, organization etc. with phone complaints (usu. loosely organized on anonymous online message boards)
primary cell; primary battery
electric (light) bulb
email; e-mail; electronic mail
negative charge
pressing one's foot on the genitals of a supine person while pulling on their feet (usu. as a prank); (lit.) electric massage
telephone fraud where the caller pretends to be a relative of the victim
telephone counselling service
wet cell battery
small electrical and electronic equipment
electric fence
electric cooking stove; electric heater
line of electric force
electromagnetic compatibility; EMC
no-electricity day
electromagnetism (usu. in engineering)
(Chinese) television station
wire (one's government) for instructions
electronic cigarette; e-cigarette
digital watermark; digital watermarking; electronic watermark
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
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
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.