Word Meaning 開ける
あける
akeru
開ける is read as あける (akeru) and means to begin (of the New Year).
Meaning
English
- to begin (of the New Year)
- to end (of a period, season)
- to open (for business, etc.)
- to be away from (e.g. one's house)
- to leave (temporarily)
- to dawn
- to grow light
- to leave (one's schedule) open
Reading
Kana
あける
Romaji
akeru
Writing Variants
- 空ける あける akeru
- 明ける あける akeru
Stroke Sequence
3 Characters • 16 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
10窓を開けるな。
Don't open the window.
この箱は開けるな。
Don't open this box.
けってドアを開けるな。
Don't kick the door open.
窓を開けることが出来る。
They can open the window.
その箱、開けるつもりなの?
Are you going to open the box?
その封筒、開けるつもりなの?
Are you going to open the envelope?
これ、どうやて開けるんですか?
How do you open this?
シャッター開けるの忘れてた。
I forgot to open the blinds.
それを開ける道具が必要です。
We need a tool to open it with.
その缶を開ける物がないんだ。
I have nothing to open the can with.