明く | Japanese meaning

開く【あく】

Frequency rank: 388.

Alsoく【あく】く【あく】あく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to open (e.g. doors)esp. 開く

This meaning is used when referring to the action of physically opening something, such as doors or windows.

I open the door.

to open (e.g. business, etc.)esp. 開く

This meaning is used when discussing the initiation of a business or service, indicating the commencement of operations.

A new store is opening.

to be emptyesp. 空く

This meaning describes a state where a space or container lacks contents or occupants.

The room is empty.

to be vacant; to be available; to be freeesp. 空く

This usage refers to a space, position, or opportunity that is unoccupied or can be taken.

That room is vacant.

to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.)esp. 明く

This refers to a state in which an item of clothing has an open or loose design, often around the neckline or sleeves.

She is wearing a dress with an open neckline.

to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)esp. 明く

This meaning conveys the state of being opened as a result of a previous action, often used to describe physical reactions.

He opened his eyes in surprise.

to come to an endesp. 明く

This usage expresses the completion or conclusion of an event or activity.

This season comes to an end.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to open (one's eyes, mouth, etc.)esp. 明く

This meaning emphasizes the intentional action of physically opening one's eyes or mouth, often in response to something.

Please open your eyes.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to have a hole; to form a gap; to have an interval (between events)see also 穴が開く

This meaning refers to the presence of a physical hole, an opening, or a lack of continuity in time or space.

There is a hole in the wall.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Door] opens

The door opens

[Store] opens

A new store opens

[Time] is available

I have time available next Friday.

[Heart] opens

His words open my heart.

[Eyes] open

I open my eyes in the morning.

[Room] becomes vacant

I am waiting for a room to become vacant.

[Place] is available

A place is available for the event.

[Meeting] starts

Prepare before the meeting opens.

[Opportunity] arises

I believe a new opportunity will arise.

[Field of vision] opens

Opening my field of vision reveals new possibilities.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あく】

To open, typically referring to doors or windows, but can also apply to other contexts.

When I opened the door, light from outside flowed in.

【とじる】

To close, as in shutting something that was open, contrasting with "開く".

She quietly closed the book.

【あく】

To become vacant or empty; to have space available, often used in a different context than “opening”.

Is there a vacant seat in the café?

【かいほう】

To release or let open, often used to describe freeing up spaces or removing restrictions.

The park was opened, and everyone came to play.

【はじまる】

To begin or commence, relating to the start of an event or situation, contrasting with “opening” as the action.

It's time for the class to start.

【つくる】

To create or make, often used in the context of building something new, contrasting with "opening" which does not imply creation.

He created a new app.

Example sentences51 results

"How did you break in without any lockpicks?" "The bathroom window was open."

Tatoeba

Was the gate wide open or just ajar?

Tatoeba

開く【あく】

Frequency rank: 388.

Alsoく【あく】く【あく】あく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to open (e.g. doors)esp. 開く

This meaning is used when referring to the action of physically opening something, such as doors or windows.

I open the door.

to open (e.g. business, etc.)esp. 開く

This meaning is used when discussing the initiation of a business or service, indicating the commencement of operations.

A new store is opening.

to be emptyesp. 空く

This meaning describes a state where a space or container lacks contents or occupants.

The room is empty.

to be vacant; to be available; to be freeesp. 空く

This usage refers to a space, position, or opportunity that is unoccupied or can be taken.

That room is vacant.

to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.)esp. 明く

This refers to a state in which an item of clothing has an open or loose design, often around the neckline or sleeves.

She is wearing a dress with an open neckline.

to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)esp. 明く

This meaning conveys the state of being opened as a result of a previous action, often used to describe physical reactions.

He opened his eyes in surprise.

to come to an endesp. 明く

This usage expresses the completion or conclusion of an event or activity.

This season comes to an end.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to open (one's eyes, mouth, etc.)esp. 明く

This meaning emphasizes the intentional action of physically opening one's eyes or mouth, often in response to something.

Please open your eyes.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to have a hole; to form a gap; to have an interval (between events)see also 穴が開く

This meaning refers to the presence of a physical hole, an opening, or a lack of continuity in time or space.

There is a hole in the wall.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Door] opens

The door opens

[Store] opens

A new store opens

[Time] is available

I have time available next Friday.

[Heart] opens

His words open my heart.

[Eyes] open

I open my eyes in the morning.

[Room] becomes vacant

I am waiting for a room to become vacant.

[Place] is available

A place is available for the event.

[Meeting] starts

Prepare before the meeting opens.

[Opportunity] arises

I believe a new opportunity will arise.

[Field of vision] opens

Opening my field of vision reveals new possibilities.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あく】

To open, typically referring to doors or windows, but can also apply to other contexts.

When I opened the door, light from outside flowed in.

【とじる】

To close, as in shutting something that was open, contrasting with "開く".

She quietly closed the book.

【あく】

To become vacant or empty; to have space available, often used in a different context than “opening”.

Is there a vacant seat in the café?

【かいほう】

To release or let open, often used to describe freeing up spaces or removing restrictions.

The park was opened, and everyone came to play.

【はじまる】

To begin or commence, relating to the start of an event or situation, contrasting with “opening” as the action.

It's time for the class to start.

【つくる】

To create or make, often used in the context of building something new, contrasting with "opening" which does not imply creation.

He created a new app.

Example sentences51 results

"How did you break in without any lockpicks?" "The bathroom window was open."

Tatoeba

Was the gate wide open or just ajar?

Tatoeba

開

N43

意open; unfold; unseal

訓ひら.く、ひら.き、-びら.き、ひら.ける、あ.く、あ.ける

音カイ

名はる、か、ひらき

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空

N41

意empty; sky; void; vacant; vacuum

訓そら、あ.く、あ.き、あ.ける、から、す.く、す.かす、むな.しい

音クウ

名うつ、き、く

Details

明

N42

意bright; light

訓あ.かり、あか.るい、あか.るむ、あか.らむ、あき.らか、あ.ける、-あ.け、あ.く、あ.くる、あ.かす

音メイ、ミョウ、ミン

名あきら、あけ、あす、きら、け、さや、さやか、とし、はる、み、め

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開く【あく】

Frequency rank: 388.

Alsoく【あく】く【あく】あく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to open (e.g. doors)esp. 開く

This meaning is used when referring to the action of physically opening something, such as doors or windows.

I open the door.

to open (e.g. business, etc.)esp. 開く

This meaning is used when discussing the initiation of a business or service, indicating the commencement of operations.

A new store is opening.

to be emptyesp. 空く

This meaning describes a state where a space or container lacks contents or occupants.

The room is empty.

to be vacant; to be available; to be freeesp. 空く

This usage refers to a space, position, or opportunity that is unoccupied or can be taken.

That room is vacant.

to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.)esp. 明く

This refers to a state in which an item of clothing has an open or loose design, often around the neckline or sleeves.

She is wearing a dress with an open neckline.

to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)esp. 明く

This meaning conveys the state of being opened as a result of a previous action, often used to describe physical reactions.

He opened his eyes in surprise.

to come to an endesp. 明く

This usage expresses the completion or conclusion of an event or activity.

This season comes to an end.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to open (one's eyes, mouth, etc.)esp. 明く

This meaning emphasizes the intentional action of physically opening one's eyes or mouth, often in response to something.

Please open your eyes.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to have a hole; to form a gap; to have an interval (between events)see also 穴が開く

This meaning refers to the presence of a physical hole, an opening, or a lack of continuity in time or space.

There is a hole in the wall.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Door] opens

The door opens

[Store] opens

A new store opens

[Time] is available

I have time available next Friday.

[Heart] opens

His words open my heart.

[Eyes] open

I open my eyes in the morning.

[Room] becomes vacant

I am waiting for a room to become vacant.

[Place] is available

A place is available for the event.

[Meeting] starts

Prepare before the meeting opens.

[Opportunity] arises

I believe a new opportunity will arise.

[Field of vision] opens

Opening my field of vision reveals new possibilities.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あく】

To open, typically referring to doors or windows, but can also apply to other contexts.

When I opened the door, light from outside flowed in.

【とじる】

To close, as in shutting something that was open, contrasting with "開く".

She quietly closed the book.

【あく】

To become vacant or empty; to have space available, often used in a different context than “opening”.

Is there a vacant seat in the café?

【かいほう】

To release or let open, often used to describe freeing up spaces or removing restrictions.

The park was opened, and everyone came to play.

【はじまる】

To begin or commence, relating to the start of an event or situation, contrasting with “opening” as the action.

It's time for the class to start.

【つくる】

To create or make, often used in the context of building something new, contrasting with "opening" which does not imply creation.

He created a new app.

Example sentences51 results

"How did you break in without any lockpicks?" "The bathroom window was open."

Tatoeba

Was the gate wide open or just ajar?

Tatoeba

開く【あく】

Frequency rank: 388.

Alsoく【あく】く【あく】あく

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to open (e.g. doors)esp. 開く

This meaning is used when referring to the action of physically opening something, such as doors or windows.

I open the door.

to open (e.g. business, etc.)esp. 開く

This meaning is used when discussing the initiation of a business or service, indicating the commencement of operations.

A new store is opening.

to be emptyesp. 空く

This meaning describes a state where a space or container lacks contents or occupants.

The room is empty.

to be vacant; to be available; to be freeesp. 空く

This usage refers to a space, position, or opportunity that is unoccupied or can be taken.

That room is vacant.

to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.)esp. 明く

This refers to a state in which an item of clothing has an open or loose design, often around the neckline or sleeves.

She is wearing a dress with an open neckline.

to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)esp. 明く

This meaning conveys the state of being opened as a result of a previous action, often used to describe physical reactions.

He opened his eyes in surprise.

to come to an endesp. 明く

This usage expresses the completion or conclusion of an event or activity.

This season comes to an end.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb

to open (one's eyes, mouth, etc.)esp. 明く

This meaning emphasizes the intentional action of physically opening one's eyes or mouth, often in response to something.

Please open your eyes.

Godan verb with 'ku' ending; intransitive verb

to have a hole; to form a gap; to have an interval (between events)see also 穴が開く

This meaning refers to the presence of a physical hole, an opening, or a lack of continuity in time or space.

There is a hole in the wall.

Generated word frames (experimental)

[Door] opens

The door opens

[Store] opens

A new store opens

[Time] is available

I have time available next Friday.

[Heart] opens

His words open my heart.

[Eyes] open

I open my eyes in the morning.

[Room] becomes vacant

I am waiting for a room to become vacant.

[Place] is available

A place is available for the event.

[Meeting] starts

Prepare before the meeting opens.

[Opportunity] arises

I believe a new opportunity will arise.

[Field of vision] opens

Opening my field of vision reveals new possibilities.

Generated related terms (experimental)

【あく】

To open, typically referring to doors or windows, but can also apply to other contexts.

When I opened the door, light from outside flowed in.

【とじる】

To close, as in shutting something that was open, contrasting with "開く".

She quietly closed the book.

【あく】

To become vacant or empty; to have space available, often used in a different context than “opening”.

Is there a vacant seat in the café?

【かいほう】

To release or let open, often used to describe freeing up spaces or removing restrictions.

The park was opened, and everyone came to play.

【はじまる】

To begin or commence, relating to the start of an event or situation, contrasting with “opening” as the action.

It's time for the class to start.

【つくる】

To create or make, often used in the context of building something new, contrasting with "opening" which does not imply creation.

He created a new app.

Example sentences51 results

"How did you break in without any lockpicks?" "The bathroom window was open."

Tatoeba

Was the gate wide open or just ajar?

Tatoeba

開

N43

意open; unfold; unseal

訓ひら.く、ひら.き、-びら.き、ひら.ける、あ.く、あ.ける

音カイ

名はる、か、ひらき

Details

空

N41

意empty; sky; void; vacant; vacuum

訓そら、あ.く、あ.き、あ.ける、から、す.く、す.かす、むな.しい

音クウ

名うつ、き、く

Details

明

N42

意bright; light

訓あ.かり、あか.るい、あか.るむ、あか.らむ、あき.らか、あ.ける、-あ.け、あ.く、あ.くる、あ.かす

音メイ、ミョウ、ミン

名あきら、あけ、あす、きら、け、さや、さやか、とし、はる、み、め

Details