スイッチ
すいっち
noun
switch
1.
switch
A device for making or breaking an electrical connection, typically to turn something on or off.
When you leave the room, please be sure to turn off the air conditioner switch.
2.
switch, change
A change or shift from one thing to another.
From English "switch." Used both literally (electrical device) and figuratively (mental shift).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- スイッチを入れる/オンにする: to turn on
- スイッチを切る/オフにする: to turn off
- スイッチを押す: to press a switch
- スイッチが入る: the switch turns on; to get motivated/focused
- スイッチを切り替える: to switch over, change gears
FIGURATIVE USES:
NOTE:
The transitive 入れる (someone turns it on) vs. intransitive 入る (it turns on) distinction is important: スイッチを入れる vs. スイッチが入る.