How to Say ‘I turned it off.’ in Japanese
切って、
kitsu te
[kit teh]
💬 Usage Tip: The [て] form in [切って] links actions: "turn it off, and then…" You'll see this all the time in instructions, like [ドアを開けて、入ってください].
Phrase Breakdown
切っ
kitsu
[kit]
cut
Stem/te-form base of 切る, used when linking actions like 'cut and...'
紙を切って、使います。
I cut the paper and use it.
て
te
[teh]
and; do and...
The て part of the te-form, used to connect actions or make a request.
野菜を切って、鍋に入れます。
I cut the vegetables and put them in the pot.
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