つけっぱなし
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 付けっぱなし
leaving (a light, TV, etc.) on; leaving engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
Meanings
Noun
leaving (a light, TV, etc.) on; leaving engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
Example sentences
明かりがつけっぱなしでしたよ。
You left your lights on.
テレビをつけっぱなしにするな！
Don't keep the TV on!
エアコンをつけっぱなしにしないで。
Don't leave the air conditioner on.
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He went out with the heater on.
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Don't sleep with the light left on.
More examples (6)
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He fell asleep with the radio on.
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Last night I fell asleep with the television on.
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It was careless of me to leave the gas on.
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Do not leave the lights on when you leave the room.
けど、一晩加湿器つけっぱなしで朝になると窓が結露してドボドボ・・・。
But because the humidifier is on all night, in the morning the condensation pours off the windows.
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I went out with the heater on.