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12 開く
To Open

WaniKani Jisho

Meaning

Primary

To Open

Secondary

To Be Open

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Reading

あく

Notes

Groups

    • 開く （あく） To Open, To Be Open

    • 空く （あく） To Become Empty, To Become Vacant, To Become Available

    • 空く （すく） To Become Less Crowded, To Get Empty, To Be Hungry

    • 開ける （あける） To Open Something

    • 開く （あく） To Open, To Be Open

Remarks

  • ひらく is both Transitive and Intransitive and is often used for the more abstract meaning of open, e.g. to open a meeting.

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