開ける

to open something that is closed, such as a door, window, lid, or container

Etymology

From the native Japanese verb あく, with the transitive ichidan form あける; written with 開 to indicate opening.

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to unlock or unfasten something so that it can be opened

Etymology

From the native Japanese verb あく, with the transitive ichidan form あける; written with 開 to indicate opening.

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to open a shop, office, or facility for business or use

Etymology

From the native Japanese verb あく, with the transitive ichidan form あける; written with 開 to indicate opening.

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to make an opening, gap, or hole in something

Etymology

From the native Japanese verb あく, with the transitive ichidan form あける; written with 開 to indicate opening.

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