開ける | Japanese meaning

開ける【ひらける】

Frequency rank: 646.

Ichidan verb; intransitive verb

to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to become clear (of a road, visibility, etc.); to open up
to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better
to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to modernize; to grow; to advance (of knowledge, ideas, etc.)
to be sensible; to be understanding; to be enlightened
to open (of a new road, railway, etc.); to be opened to traffic
to become populous; to become densely built; to become bustling

Forms

開ける【ひらける】Frequency rank: 646.
ひらけるFrequency rank: 41,672. – 42,320.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to become clear (of a road, visibility, etc.); to open up

This meaning describes the action of making something accessible or observable, such as a wide view or a clearer pathway.

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When I climb to the top of the mountain, the view opens up.

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The clouds parted, and the sky became clear.

to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better

This meaning refers to the enhancement of conditions or situations, often related to fortunes or opportunities.

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My luck has been improving lately.

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His job situation has gotten better.

to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to modernize; to grow; to advance (of knowledge, ideas, etc.)

This signifies progression or advancement in various contexts, including societal growth or the evolution of ideas and knowledge.

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This town has been developing rapidly recently.

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Their culture is advancing more and more.

to be sensible; to be understanding; to be enlightened

This meaning relates to having clarity and insight, often in a philosophical or intellectual context.

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She is a very sensible person.

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He has an enlightened view on this issue.

to open (of a new road, railway, etc.); to be opened to traffic

This refers to the physical act of making pathways or routes available for use.

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A new road has been opened.

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This railway is scheduled to open next month.

to become populous; to become densely built; to become bustling

This meaning indicates growth in terms of population density or vibrant activity within an area.

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This area has become populous lately, with many people living here.

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The town has become bustling and lively.

Generated collocations (experimental)

きごう(きごう)to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to become clear (of a road, visibility, etc.); to open upopening seasonto have a clear viewa road opens upluck improvesa town developsa new road opensan open mindculture developsperspectives broadenthe house opens upa commercial area developsan open landscapewhen you look back, the view opens up

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