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充電する

B1 verb #2,500 最常用 8分钟阅读

充電する

jyuuden suru 前2,500

开始练习例句笔记与提示 充電する 30秒了解

解析 充電する in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'jūden suru' means to charge your phone. You will likely use it in simple sentences like 'Sumaho wo jūden shimasu' (I will charge my smartphone). It is a very useful word because everyone needs to charge their devices. You might also see the noun 'jūden' on a sign with a picture of a battery. Just remember that it is a 'suru' verb, so you add 'suru' to the end of the noun 'jūden' to make it an action.

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At the A2 level, you should be able to ask for permission to charge your device. Using the te-form, you can say 'Jūden shite mo ii desu ka?' (May I charge this?). You should also recognize the word 'jūden-ki' (charger) and 'konsento' (outlet). You might start to notice that people use this word when they are tired, saying they need to 'jūden' by sleeping or resting. You can also use the negative form 'jūden shinai' to say you won't charge something yet.

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At the B1 level, you can use 'jūden suru' in more complex sentences with particles like 'tame ni' (in order to). For example: 'Ryokō ni iku tame ni, kamera wo jūden shite okimasu' (I will charge my camera in advance for the trip). You should also understand the metaphorical use clearly, such as taking a holiday to 'recharge.' You will be able to distinguish between 'jūden' (electricity) and 'chāji' (prepaid cards) to avoid common mistakes in shops.

At the B2 level, you are expected to understand the nuances between 'jūden' and related technical terms like 'kyūden' (power supply) or 'chikuden' (storage). you can discuss environmental issues like 'EV no jūden sutando ga sukunai' (There are few EV charging stations). You should also be comfortable using the passive and potential forms, such as 'Doko de mo jūden dekiru yo' (You can charge it anywhere). You can use the term in professional settings to describe the status of equipment.

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At the C1 level, you can use 'jūden suru' and its derivatives in formal or academic contexts. You might read articles about 'jūden gijutsu' (charging technology) or 'jūden kōritsu' (charging efficiency). You understand the metaphorical usage in literature or deep conversations, such as 'shisaku no tame no jūden kikan' (a period of recharging for contemplation). You can explain the subtle differences between 'jūden' and 'jūten' (filling) to other learners and use the word in abstract discussions about human energy and burnout.

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At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of 'jūden suru.' You can use it in idiomatic expressions and understand its role in complex compound words used in engineering or philosophy. You are aware of the historical evolution of the word and how its usage has shifted with technology. You can effortlessly switch between technical, casual, and metaphorical registers, and you might even use it in creative writing to describe the atmosphere or the 'energy' of a place being replenished.

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充電する 30秒了解

Used for charging electronics like phones and EVs.
Commonly used metaphorically to mean 'resting' or 'taking a break'.
A Group 3 (suru) verb: 充電 (noun) + する (verb).
Essential for daily life, travel, and tech discussions in Japan.

The Japanese verb 充電する (jūden suru) is a compound verb consisting of the noun jūden (charging) and the light verb suru (to do). Etymologically, it is composed of two kanji characters: 充 (jū), which means to fill, allot, or replenish, and 電 (den), which stands for electricity. Together, they literally translate to 'replenishing electricity.' In a modern context, this word is ubiquitous, primarily referring to the act of charging electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles (EVs). However, its usage extends beyond the purely technical; it is frequently used metaphorically to describe the act of resting and recovering one's physical or mental energy, much like the English idiom 'to recharge one's batteries.'

Literal Usage: Used for any device that requires a battery to function. Whether you are plugging in your iPhone or connecting a Tesla to a charging station, jūden suru is the standard term.
Metaphorical Usage: Used to describe taking a break, going on vacation, or sleeping to regain energy after a period of hard work. Phrases like 'jūden kikan' (recharging period) are common for celebrities or athletes taking a hiatus.

寝る前にスマホを充電するのを忘れないでください。
(Please don't forget to charge your smartphone before you go to sleep.)

In Japan, the concept of 'charging' has specific social nuances. For instance, 'battery anxiety' is a common topic, and the availability of densen (power outlets) in cafes is a major selling point for customers. People will often ask, 'Konsento wa arimasu ka?' (Is there an outlet?) specifically so they can jūden suru. Furthermore, the term is used in industrial and scientific settings to describe the accumulation of electric charge in capacitors or secondary batteries. Understanding this word is essential for daily survival in high-tech Japan, as you will see it on signs in airports, trains, and convenience stores offering mobile battery rentals.

Historically, the term gained prominence with the rise of consumer electronics in the late 20th century. Before the digital age, it was a more technical term used by engineers. Today, it is part of the basic vocabulary for children and adults alike. It is a transitive verb, usually taking the particle を (wo) to indicate what is being charged. However, in the intransitive sense (the device is charging), one might say jūden-chū (in the middle of charging).

Using 充電する correctly requires an understanding of Japanese verb conjugation and particle usage. As a suru-verb (Group 3), it follows standard patterns: jūden shimasu (polite), jūden shite (te-form), and jūden shinai (negative). The most common sentence structure is [Device] + を + 充電する. For example, 'Keitai wo jūden suru' (to charge a mobile phone).

Requesting Permission: If you are at a friend's house or a cafe, you might say: 'Jūden shite mo ii desu ka?' (May I charge [my device]?). This is a polite way to ask for access to an outlet.
Indicating State: To say a device is currently charging, use the continuous form: 'Jūden shite imasu.' Alternatively, the noun form 'Jūden-chū' (Charging) is often seen on screen displays.

このカフェでは、パソコンを充電することができます。
(At this cafe, you can charge your laptop.)

When talking about the human body or mind, the grammar remains the same, but the context changes. 'Shūmatsu wa yukkuri shite, genki wo jūden shimasu' (I will relax this weekend and recharge my energy). This usage is very common in work-life balance discussions. Note that you don't 'charge' a credit card or a prepaid card with this word; for that, you use chāji suru or nyūkin suru. Mixing these up is a common mistake for English speakers.

In technical writing, you might encounter 'kyūsoku jūden' (rapid charging) or 'manten' (full charge). If a battery is completely full, it is 'manten' or 'jūden kanryō' (charging complete). If it is low, you say 'jūden ga sukunai' or 'batterī ga nai'. Understanding these collocations will help you navigate daily life in Japan more effectively.

You will encounter 充電する in a variety of real-world settings. In the city, look for signs that say Jūden kōrnā (Charging corner) or Jūden supotto (Charging spot). These are common in airports (Narita, Haneda), major train stations (Shinjuku, Tokyo), and even some public libraries. If you are at a convenience store like Lawson or FamilyMart, you might see a 'Mobile Battery Rental' stand where the instructions will tell you how to jūden suru your device on the go.

In the Office: Colleagues might ask, 'Doko de jūden dekimasu ka?' (Where can I charge this?) when their work laptop is dying. It is also common to hear it during Monday morning small talk: 'Shūmatsu wa onsen de jūden shite kimashita' (I recharged my batteries at a hot spring this weekend).
In Tech Support: If you take a broken phone to an Apple Store or an NTT Docomo shop, the staff will ask, 'Saigo ni jūden shita no wa itsu desu ka?' (When was the last time you charged it?).

新幹線には、各座席にスマホを充電するためのコンセントがあります。
(On the Shinkansen, there are outlets at each seat for charging smartphones.)

On television, particularly in variety shows or talk shows, you might hear a celebrity say they are entering a 'jūden kikan.' This doesn't mean they are plugging themselves into a wall; it means they are taking a break from the public eye to study, travel, or simply rest so they can return with fresh energy. This metaphorical use is culturally significant, highlighting the Japanese value of 'recovering' energy to maintain high performance. In the gaming world, characters often have to 'jūden' their weapons or special abilities, which is a term familiar to younger generations.

The most common mistake English speakers make with 充電する (jūden suru) is over-extending its meaning based on the English word 'charge.' In English, 'charge' can mean to pay with a credit card, to attack, to accuse someone of a crime, or to fill with electricity. In Japanese, these are all different words.

The 'Credit Card' Mistake: Never use jūden suru for credit cards. To pay or put on a tab, use 'kādo de harau' or 'tsuke ni suru.' To 'charge' or 'top up' a prepaid IC card like Suica, use chāji suru (チャージする).
The 'Cost' Mistake: To charge a price or a fee, use seikyū suru (請求する) or toru (取る). Saying '1000-en wo jūden suru' would sound like you are trying to pump electricity into a banknote.

❌ カードに1万円を充電する。
✅ カードに1万円をチャージする。
(To top up a card with 10,000 yen.)

Another mistake involves confusing jūden with jūten (充填). While they sound similar, jūten means to fill a physical space or a gap, such as filling a cavity in a tooth or filling a container with gas. Jūden is strictly for electricity or metaphorical energy. Finally, ensure you use the correct particle. While 'jūden suru' is a verb, 'jūden' is a noun. You can say 'jūden ga hitsuyō' (charging is necessary) but not 'jūden wo hitsuyō' (incorrect grammar).

While 充電する is the most versatile term for charging, several related words describe specific aspects of power management or filling. Understanding these will make your Japanese sound more precise and advanced.

給電する (kyūden suru): This means 'to supply power.' While jūden focuses on the receiving end (the battery getting full), kyūden focuses on the source (the grid or the outlet providing power). You hear this in technical contexts like power grid management.
蓄電する (chikuden suru): This means 'to store electricity.' It is used for large-scale batteries or solar power systems where the emphasis is on keeping the energy for later use.
放電する (hōden suru): The antonym of jūden. It means 'to discharge' or 'to release electricity.' It can refer to a battery losing power or a spark of static electricity.

太陽光パネルで発電した電気をバッテリーに蓄電する。
(To store electricity generated by solar panels in a battery.)

For metaphorical 'recharging,' you can also use rifuresshu suru (リフレッシュする - to refresh) or kyūkei suru (休憩する - to take a break). However, jūden suru implies a more profound recovery, like a deep restoration of energy. If you are talking about filling a physical object, use mangan (満貫) for a full tank or hokyū suru (補給する) for resupplying items like food or water. In the world of prepaid cards, remember that chāji is the only natural term.

How Formal Is It?

趣味小知识

The kanji 充 (jū) is the same one used in 'jūjitsu' (fulfillment), implying that charging is about reaching a state of being 'full' or 'complete.'

发音指南

UK /dʒuːden suɾu/

US /dʒuden suɾu/

The pitch accent is typically Heiban (flat), but colloquially the emphasis often falls on the 'jū'.

押韵词

Shūden (Last train) Kōden (Condolence gift) Hyūden (Power outage - rare) Kyūden (Palace) Tōden (Tokyo Electric Power) Ninden (Human nature) Hōden (Discharge) Chikuden (Storage)

常见错误

Pronouncing 'jū' like the English word 'Jew' with too much aspiration.
Making the 'r' in 'suru' too hard like an English 'r'.
Confusing 'jūden' with 'jūten' (filling).
Failing to elongate the 'ū' in 'jū'.
Pronouncing 'den' like 'dan'.

难度评级

阅读 3/5

The kanji for 'jū' and 'den' are common but require some study for beginners.

写作 4/5

Writing 'den' (電) can be tricky due to the number of strokes.

口语 2/5

The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers.

听力 2/5

The word is very distinct and easy to pick out in conversation.

接下来学什么

前置知识

電気 (Electricity) する (To do) 携帯 (Mobile phone) 忘れる (To forget) 切れる (To cut/run out)

接下来学习

チャージする (To top up cards) 電源 (Power source) コンセント (Outlet) 節電 (Saving electricity) 停電 (Power outage)

高级

蓄電 (Electricity storage) 放電 (Discharge) 電圧 (Voltage) 電流 (Current) 容量 (Capacity)

需要掌握的语法

Suru-verbs

充電する (To charge), 勉強する (To study).

Te-form for permission

充電してもいいですか？ (Is it okay if I charge?)

Nagara (Simultaneous actions)

充電しながら使う (Use while charging).

Mae ni (Before)

寝る前に充電する (Charge before sleeping).

Koto ga dekiru (Potential)

ここで充電することができる (Can charge here).

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按水平分级的例句

スマホを充電します。

I will charge my smartphone.

Basic Object + を + Verb structure.

充電してください。

Please charge it.

Te-form + kudasai for a polite request.

充電がありません。

There is no charge (battery is dead).

Using 'ga arimasen' to show lack of battery.

ここで充電できますか？

Can I charge here?

Potential form 'dekimasu' used with the noun 'jūden'.

充電器はどこですか？

Where is the charger?

Jūden-ki means charger.

毎日充電します。

I charge it every day.

Adverb 'mainichi' + verb.

もう充電しました。

I already charged it.

Past tense 'shimashita'.

充電を忘れた！

I forgot to charge it!

Noun + wo + verb 'wasureta'.

寝ている間に充電します。

I charge it while I am sleeping.

Aida ni (while) indicates the duration.

充電してもいいですか？

Is it okay if I charge this?

Te-form + mo ii desu ka for permission.

パソコンを充電しながら使います。

I use my laptop while charging it.

Nagara (while) shows simultaneous actions.

充電が終わりました。

The charging has finished.

Noun + ga + owarimashita.

このコードで充電できます。

You can charge with this cord.

De (using) indicates the tool.

充電が切れる前に保存して。

Save it before the battery runs out.

Mae ni (before) used with the verb 'kireru'.

外で充電するのは大変です。

It is difficult to charge outside.

No wa (nominalizer) + adjective.

早く充電したいです。

I want to charge it quickly.

Tai form (want to).

週末は家でゆっくりして、元気を充電するつもりです。

I plan to relax at home this weekend and recharge my energy.

Metaphorical use of 'genki wo jūden suru'.

モバイルバッテリーがあれば、どこでも充電できて便利です。

If you have a mobile battery, it's convenient because you can charge anywhere.

Ba-form (if) and potential form 'dekite'.

このカメラはUSBで充電することが可能です。

It is possible to charge this camera via USB.

Koto ga kanō (is possible) formal expression.

充電しすぎるとバッテリーが悪くなることがあります。

Overcharging can sometimes damage the battery.

Sugiru (overdo) + koto ga aru (sometimes happens).

旅行の前に、すべての機材を充電しておきました。

Before the trip, I charged all the equipment in advance.

Te-oku (to do in advance).

仕事が忙しかったので、今は充電期間が必要です。

Work was busy, so I need a recharging period now.

Jūden kikan is a common metaphorical phrase.

急速充電器を使うと、30分で80%まで充電されます。

If you use a fast charger, it will be charged up to 80% in 30 minutes.

Passive form 'sareru'.

充電を忘れないように、リマインダーを設定しました。

I set a reminder so that I wouldn't forget to charge.

Yō ni (so that).

電気自動車の普及には、充電インフラの整備が不可欠だ。

For the spread of electric vehicles, the development of charging infrastructure is essential.

Formal academic/journalistic tone.

彼はスランプを脱出するために、一時的に活動を休止して充電することにした。

In order to escape the slump, he decided to temporarily suspend his activities and recharge.

Complex sentence with 'tame ni' and 'koto ni shita'.

ワイヤレスで充電できる技術が進化している。

Technology that allows for wireless charging is evolving.

Relative clause 'jūden dekiru' modifying 'gijutsu'.

予備のバッテリーを充電しておかないと、撮影中に困ることになる。

If you don't charge the spare battery, you will be in trouble during the shoot.

Conditional 'naito' (unless/if not).

このデバイスは、太陽光を利用して自己充電する機能がある。

This device has a function to self-charge using sunlight.

Compound verb 'jiko-jūden' (self-charge).

充電効率を高めるための新しい素材が開発された。

New materials have been developed to increase charging efficiency.

Formal passive 'kaihatsu sareta'.

災害時に備えて、ポータブル電源を常に充電しておくべきだ。

You should always keep your portable power supply charged in preparation for disasters.

Beki da (should) for a strong recommendation.

フル充電までにかかる時間は、気温によって左右される。

The time it takes to reach a full charge depends on the temperature.

Sayū sareru (to be influenced/depend on).

二次電池の充放電サイクルを繰り返すと、徐々に容量が低下していく。

Repeated charge-discharge cycles of a secondary battery lead to a gradual decrease in capacity.

Technical term 'jū-hōden saikuru' (charge-discharge cycle).

精神的な疲弊を防ぐためには、意識的に「心の充電」を行う時間を持つべきである。

To prevent mental exhaustion, one should consciously take time to 'recharge the heart'.

Abstract metaphorical usage in a formal essay style.

非接触充電システムの標準化が、業界全体の課題となっている。

Standardization of non-contact charging systems has become a challenge for the entire industry.

Technical term 'hi-sesshoku jūden' (contactless charging).

その作家は、次作の構想を練るための充電期間として、一年間の海外旅行に出た。

The author went on a year-long trip abroad as a recharging period to develop ideas for their next work.

Narrative style using 'tame no' to modify 'jūden kikan'.

バッテリーを過充電から保護するための回路が組み込まれている。

A circuit is built in to protect the battery from overcharging.

Technical term 'ka-jūden' (overcharge).

充電という行為が、現代人の生活リズムを規定していると言っても過言ではない。

It is no exaggeration to say that the act of charging dictates the rhythm of modern life.

Complex philosophical expression 'to itte mo kagon de wa nai'.

急速な電圧の変化は、充電中の機器に悪影響を及ぼす恐れがある。

Rapid changes in voltage may have an adverse effect on equipment being charged.

Formal warning 'osore ga aru'.

蓄電池に充電されたエネルギーを効率よく取り出す技術が求められている。

Technology to efficiently extract energy charged in storage batteries is in demand.

Passive 'motomerarete iru'.

当該技術は、微弱な振動を電力に変換し、デバイスをトリクル充電することを可能にする。

The technology in question converts weak vibrations into electricity, enabling trickle charging of the device.

Highly technical term 'torikuru jūden' (trickle charge).

創造性の源泉を枯渇させないためには、沈黙の中で自己を充電する静謐な時間が必要不可欠だ。

To keep the source of creativity from drying up, a serene time to recharge oneself in silence is indispensable.

Poetic and philosophical vocabulary.

電力網への負荷を分散させるべく、夜間の余剰電力を活用した充電が推奨されている。

To distribute the load on the power grid, charging utilizing surplus nighttime electricity is recommended.

Formal auxiliary 'beku' (in order to).

長期間の放置による自己放電を防ぐため、定期的な補充電が推奨される。

To prevent self-discharge due to long-term storage, regular supplementary charging is recommended.

Technical term 'ho-jūden' (supplementary charging).

充電インフラの未整備が、地方におけるEV普及のボトルネックとなっている事実は否めない。

It cannot be denied that the lack of charging infrastructure is a bottleneck for EV adoption in rural areas.

Rhetorical 'jitsu wa inamenai'.

エネルギーの充填と充電は、物理学的には異なるプロセスを指すが、日常語では混同されがちだ。

Filling and charging refer to different processes in physics, but they are often confused in everyday language.

Comparative analysis of synonyms.

細胞内のミトコンドリアがATPを生成する過程は、生物学的な充電と言えるだろう。

The process by which mitochondria in cells generate ATP could be called biological charging.

Metaphorical use in a scientific context.

充電という日常的な所作の裏側には、膨大なエネルギー供給網の連動が存在している。

Behind the everyday gesture of charging lies the coordination of a vast energy supply network.

Sophisticated 'ura-gawa' (behind the scenes) structure.

常见搭配

フル充電

急速充電

充電切れ

充電中

充電器

充電スポット

自己充電

ワイヤレス充電

心の充電

充電完了

常用短语

充電させてください

— Please let me charge (my device). A common request in cafes or at a friend's house.

Sumimasen, soko no konsento de jūden sasete kudasai.

充電が持たない

— The charge doesn't last long. Used when a battery is old or a device uses too much power.

Kono keitai, jūden ga matanaku natta.

充電が1%しかない

— I only have 1% charge left. A common expression of battery anxiety.

Yabai, jūden ga ato ichi-pāsento shika nai!

充電期間に入る

— To enter a recharging period. Used for celebrities taking a hiatus.

Ano bando wa jūden kikan ni haitta.

充電を食う

— To eat up the charge. Used for apps or settings that drain the battery quickly.

Kono gēmu wa jūden wo sugoku kū.

充電しっぱなし

— Leaving it on charge. Often used when warning about battery health.

Jūden shippanashi wa yoku nai yo.

充電が100%になる

— To become 100% charged.

Ato go-fun de jūden ga hyaku-pāsento ni naru.

充電を繰り返す

— To repeat charging. Refers to the cycle of battery use.

Jūden wo kurikaesu to tenriyoku ga ochiru.

充電が必要だ

— Charging is necessary.

Kono raito wa jūden ga hitsuyō da.

充電を忘れる

— To forget to charge.

Kinō wa jūden wo wasurete neta.

容易混淆的词

充電する vs チャージ (Chāji)

English speakers often use 'charge' for both batteries and money. In Japanese, 'chāji' is only for money/IC cards.

充電する vs 充填 (Jūten)

Sounds similar but means to fill a physical space (like gas or a tooth cavity).

充電する vs 補充 (Hokyū)

Means to refill supplies (like ink or water), not electricity.

习语与表达

"命の充電"

— Recharging one's life. A dramatic way to say taking a necessary, life-saving break.

Kono ryokō wa watashi ni totte inochi no jūden desu.

Dramatic

"100%の充電完了"

— Completely ready and full of energy. Used metaphorically for feeling great.

Kyō wa jūden hyaku-pāsento kanryō! Ganbarimasu!

Casual

"充電切れのサラリーマン"

— A 'dead battery' salaryman. Describes an exhausted office worker.

Densha ni wa jūden-kire no sararīman ga takusan iru.

Colloquial

"愛の充電"

— Recharging with love. Spending time with a partner to feel better.

Dēto de ai wo jūden shite kita.

Casual/Romantic

"フルパワー充電"

— Full power charge. Getting ready for a big challenge.

Shiai no mae ni furu pawā jūden da!

Casual

"充電しながら走る"

— Running while charging. Used for people who rest during work or work while resting.

Kare wa jūden shinagara hashiru taipu da.

Metaphorical

"空っぽの充電器"

— An empty charger. Metaphor for someone who tries to help but has no energy themselves.

Kare wa karappo no jūden-ki no yō da.

Literary

"急速充電が必要な心"

— A heart that needs a rapid charge. Referring to someone on the verge of burnout.

Kanojo no kokoro ni wa kyūsoku jūden ga hitsuyō da.

Poetic

"充電完了の笑顔"

— A 'fully charged' smile. A bright, energetic smile after a rest.

Kyūkei-go, kanojo wa jūden kanryō no egao de modotte kita.

Descriptive

"充電ゼロ"

— Zero charge. Completely exhausted, unable to do anything.

Mō muri, jūden zero desu.

Slang

容易混淆

充電する vs 給電 (Kyūden)

Both involve electricity.

Jūden is receiving/storing power; Kyūden is supplying power from a source.

The station provides kyūden, and your phone does jūden.

充電する vs 蓄電 (Chikuden)

Both mean storing electricity.

Chikuden is more technical, used for large batteries or power systems.

Industrial facilities focus on chikuden.

充電する vs 放電 (Hōden)

Same kanji 'den'.

Hōden is the release or loss of electricity, the opposite of jūden.

A static spark is hōden.

充電する vs 入金 (Nyūkin)

Both can mean 'putting something in'.

Nyūkin is specifically for depositing money into an account.

You nyūkin at an ATM.

充電する vs 請求 (Seikyū)

In English, 'charge' can mean a bill.

Seikyū is to request payment or bill someone.

The hotel will seikyū you for the room.

句型

[Object] を充電する

スマホを充電する。

[Object] を充電してもいいですか？

これを充電してもいいですか？

充電が [Adjective]

充電が少ない。

[Verb] ために充電する

使うために充電する。

充電しておく

明日までに充電しておく。

充電が切れる

途中で充電が切れた。

充電が完了する

まもなく充電が完了します。

充電を余儀なくされる

急な電池切れで充電を余儀なくされた。

词族

名词

充電 (Jūden - Charging/Charge)

充電器 (Jūden-ki - Charger)

充電中 (Jūden-chū - Currently charging)

充電切れ (Jūden-kire - Out of battery)

动词

充電する (Jūden suru - To charge)

再充電する (Sai-jūden suru - To recharge)

形容词

充電式の (Jūden-shiki no - Rechargeable)

如何使用

frequency

Extremely high in daily life, especially in urban areas.

常见错误

Using 'jūden' for Suica cards. → Suica ni chāji suru.
Japanese distinguishes between 'charging' electricity and 'topping up' money. Use 'chāji' for money.
Saying 'Jūden wo kashite' (Lend me the charge). → Jūden-ki wo kashite.
You borrow the 'charger' (machine), not the 'charge' (action).
Confusing 'jūden' with 'jūten'. → Sumaho wo jūden suru.
'Jūten' means filling a physical gap or space, like a tank. 'Jūden' is for electricity.
Using 'jūden' for a gas car. → Gasorin wo ireru / Kyūyu suru.
Unless it's an electric car, you are adding fuel, not electricity.
Saying 'Jūden ga shinda'. → Jūden ga kireta.
While English says a battery 'died,' Japanese uses 'kireta' (ran out/cut).

小贴士

Suru Verb Rule

Remember that 'jūden' is a noun. To make it a verb, you must add 'suru'. This is a common pattern for many Japanese words.

Asking First

In Japan, using an outlet in a public place without permission is sometimes considered 'electricity theft'. Always look for a 'free charging' sign or ask the staff.

Charger vs. Cable

A 'jūden-ki' usually refers to the whole unit. If you just need the wire, you can say 'jūden kōdo' or 'kēburu'.

The 'Dead' Battery

Instead of saying 'shinda' (died), use 'kireta' (cut/ran out) for a more natural way to describe a dead battery.

Human Energy

Using 'jūden' for yourself sounds very natural in Japan. It shows you value recovery and energy management.

Kanji Practice

The kanji for 'den' (電) is used in many words like 'densha' (train) and 'denwa' (phone). Mastering it helps with many other words.

Rental Batteries

Look for 'ChargeSPOT' stands in Japan. They are everywhere and allow you to rent a battery in one place and return it in another.

Fast Charging

If you are in a hurry, look for the kanji '急速' (kyūsoku) on chargers for faster power delivery.

Borrowing

If you borrow a charger, it's polite to say 'Jūden sasete kurete arigatō' (Thank you for letting me charge) when you return it.

Announcements

Listen for 'jūden' in train announcements; they often tell you which cars have outlets.

记住它

记忆技巧

Think of 'JUICE' (Jū) and 'DENKI' (Electricity). You are putting 'Juice' into the 'Denki' device. Jū-Den!

视觉联想

Imagine a battery icon with a lightning bolt inside. The 'Jū' looks like a person standing under a roof (filling a space), and 'Den' looks like rain falling on a rice field (electricity/lightning).

Word Web

Phone Outlet Battery Cable Rest Energy Electricity Suru

挑战

Try to go through your house and identify every object that needs to be 'jūden suru'. Point at them and say 'Kore wa jūden ga hitsuyō desu'.

词源

Sino-Japanese (Kango). It entered the Japanese language during the modernization period when electrical terminology was being standardized.

原始含义： The literal combination of 'to fill' (充) and 'electricity' (電).

Japanese (Sino-Japanese roots).

文化背景

Be careful not to use 'jūden' when you mean 'chāji' for money, as it can sound like you are confused about how technology works.

In English, we say 'recharge my batteries' for humans. Japanese uses 'jūden suru' in almost the exact same metaphorical way, making it very intuitive for English speakers.

KAT-TUN (Japanese boy band) famously used the term 'Jūden kikan' when they went on hiatus in 2016. The anime 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' often features robots (Evas) needing to be charged via umbilical cables. Variety shows often have segments called 'Jūden sasete moraemasu ka?' where celebrities travel on electric scooters and ask locals for power.

在生活中练习

真实语境

At a Cafe

コンセントありますか？
充電してもいいですか？
充電器、借りられますか？
あそこの席なら充電できます。

At the Office

パソコンの充電が切れそうです。
会議室で充電できますか？
予備の充電器持ってますか？
仕事の合間に充電しましょう。

Travel

新幹線で充電する。
空港の充電スポット。
変換プラグで充電する。
モバイルバッテリーを充電しておく。

Home Life

寝る前に充電して。
充電が終わったら教えて。
コードが短くて充電しにくい。
家族で充電器を共有する。

Mental Health

週末は心の充電。
温泉で元気を充電した。
今は充電期間です。
リラックスして充電しよう。

对话开场白

"「すみません、この近くにスマホを充電できる場所はありますか？」 (Excuse me, is there a place nearby where I can charge my phone?)"

"「最近、スマホの充電の持ちが悪くないですか？」 (Lately, don't you think the phone battery life has been bad?)"

"「旅行に行くときは、いつも予備のバッテリーを持ち歩きますか？」 (When you go on a trip, do you always carry a spare battery?)"

"「週末は何をして元気を充電しましたか？」 (What did you do this weekend to recharge your energy?)"

"「電気自動車の充電って、結構時間がかかりますよね？」 (Charging an electric vehicle takes quite a bit of time, doesn't it?)"

日记主题

今日は何回スマホを充電しましたか？充電を忘れて困った経験はありますか？ (How many times did you charge your phone today? Have you ever been in trouble because you forgot to charge it?)

あなたにとって「心の充電」になる活動は何ですか？詳しく書いてください。 (What activities are 'recharging for the heart' for you? Please write in detail.)

もし世界中の電気がなくなって充電できなくなったら、どうしますか？ (What would you do if all the electricity in the world disappeared and you couldn't charge anything?)

日本のカフェや駅の充電環境について、どう思いますか？ (What do you think about the charging environment in Japanese cafes and stations?)

最近の充電技術（ワイヤレスなど）について、便利だと思うことを書いてください。 (Write about what you find convenient about recent charging technology, such as wireless charging.)

常见问题

10 个问题

No. For credit cards or topping up IC cards like Suica, you must use 'chāji suru'. Using 'jūden suru' for money sounds like you are trying to give the money electricity.

Yes, 'jūden-ki' (充電器) is the standard word. You might also hear 'chājā' (チャージャー), but 'jūden-ki' is more common.

You can say 'Jūden ga kireta' (Charge ran out) or 'Batterī ga kireta' (Battery ran out). Both are very common.

Yes, if it is an electric vehicle (EV). For a gas car, you use 'kyūyu suru' (to refuel with oil).

It means 'rapid charging' or 'fast charging.' You often see this at highway rest stops for EVs.

Yes, metaphorically. It's common to say you need to 'jūden' your energy by resting or taking a vacation.

'Jūden-chū' is a noun-based state (charging-in-progress), often seen on screens. 'Jūden shite iru' is the continuous verb form (is charging).

It's better to say 'jūden-ki wo kashite' (lend me the charger). 'Jūden' is the electricity/action, 'jūden-ki' is the object.

It means they are taking a break or hiatus from their career to rest and prepare for their next project.

Yes: 'Sumimasen, jūden sasete itadakemasu ka?' (Excuse me, could I have the favor of charging my phone?).

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