How to use 停電 (ていでん)
Meaning of 停電
The Japanese verb "停電" (ていでん, teiden) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- blackout: A temporary loss of electrical power in a specific area.
- Example: 昨夜、突然の停電で家の中が真っ暗になった。
- Translation: Last night, a sudden blackout made the house pitch dark.
- power outage: A general term for the loss of electric power, often used in official or technical contexts.
- Example: 停電が発生した場合、非常用電源に切り替えます。
- Translation: In the event of a power outage, we will switch to emergency power.