空く【すく】
Frequency rank: 2,037. – 2,038.
Alsoすく
- to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty
- to be hungrysee also お腹が空く
Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used when referring to a place or situation where there are fewer people, objects, or things than before. It often conveys the sense of relief when a crowd disperses or when a space that was once occupied is now vacant.
Generated: This meaning refers to the physical sensation of needing food. It indicates a state of wanting to eat and can be used in various contexts, often casually when discussing one's appetite.
I'm hungry, so I want to eat something.