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Definition and meaning of 開ける - あける in Japanese

あける開ける
ageru

N4

1.open

ichidan verb / transitive

ドアを開けます。
I open door.
ひらける開ける
hirakeru

N4

1.widen, develop

ichidan verb / intransitive verb

霧が晴れて視界が開けたね。
The fog has cleared up and visibility has increased.
あける開ける
akeru

N4

1.unlock or open a door or package.

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

ドアを開けると、新鮮な空気が入ってきた。
When I opened the door, fresh air came in.
プレゼントを開けると、嬉しいサプライズが!
When I opened the present, there was a delightful surprise!
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2.start operating or begin business.

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

今日は新しい店を開ける予定です。
Today, we are planning to open a new store.
朝早くから営業を開けることが大切です。
It is important to open for business early in the morning.
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3.create an empty space or room.

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

部屋を開けて、新しい家具を置きます。
I will empty the room and place new furniture.
冷蔵庫を開けて、食材を取り出しました。
I opened the refrigerator and took out the ingredients.
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4.open or to unlock.

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

部屋を開けて、荷物を片付ける。
Open the room and clear out the luggage.
窓を開けて、新鮮な空気を入れる。
Open the window and let in fresh air.
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5.be absent or temporarily away.

Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

家を開ける前に、窓を閉めてください。
Please close the windows before leaving the house.
仕事に行く前に、ドアを開けるのを忘れないでください。
Don't forget to open the door before going to work.
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6.become light or bright.

Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

朝が開けると、鳥のさえずりが聞こえる。
In the morning, you can hear the chirping of birds as it dawns.
窓を開けると、新鮮な空気が入ってくる。
When you open the window, fresh air comes in.
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7.open or to unlock.

Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

夏が開けると、秋の涼しい風がやってくる。
When summer ends, the cool breeze of autumn comes.
一年の終わりが開けると、新しい年が始まる。
As the end of the year approaches, a new year begins.
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8.start or open something.

Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

今年は新しい始まりを開ける。
This year, we will begin a new start.
明日から新しいページを開ける。
Starting tomorrow, we will turn a new page.
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9.keep one's schedule flexible.

Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

今日は予定を開けて、友達と映画を見に行く予定です。
Today, I have left my schedule open to go see a movie with friends.
週末に時間を開けて、家族と一緒にピクニックに行きます。
I have made time on the weekend to go on a picnic with my family.
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10.create an opening or uncover something.

Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb

ドアを開ける。
Open the door.
穴を開ける。
Make a hole.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

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開ける あける
開ける ひらける
開ける あける

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