ι
Open
γ²γ(γ) (hiraku), γ(γ) (aku), γ(γγ) (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: γ²γ(γ) (hiraku), γ(γ) (aku), γ(γγ) (akeru)
Example Words
ιγ
γ²γγ (hiraku)
To open
ιγγ
γγγ (akeru)
To open something
ιε§
γγγ (kaishi)
Start
ιεΊ
γγγ¦γ (kaiten)
Store opening
Example Sentence
ηͺγιγγ¦γγ γγγ
γΎγ© γ γγγ¦ γγ γγγ
mado o akete kudasai
Please open the window.