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ι–‹

Open

ひら(く) (hiraku), あ(く) (aku), あ(ける) (akeru)

JLPT N5

Interesting Fact

The kanji ι–‹ means to open. It is commonly used for opening doors, stores, events, and starting new activities.

Memory Trick

Imagine opening a large gate and seeing a new world beyond it.

Readings

Onyomi: γ‚«γ‚€ (kai)

Kunyomi: ひら(く) (hiraku), あ(く) (aku), あ(ける) (akeru)

Example Words

開く
ひらく (hiraku)
To open
開ける
あける (akeru)
To open something
ι–‹ε§‹
かいし (kaishi)
Start
ι–‹εΊ—
かいてん (kaiten)
Store opening

Example Sentence

ηͺ“を開けてください。

まど γ‚’ あけて ください。

mado o akete kudasai

Please open the window.

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