Translation of Japanese word "開く" to English
開く
あく
[aku]
IPA: /akɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo make or become physically unobstructed, uncovered, etc. To make or become accessible or clear for passage by moving from a shut position.
How to use
開く (aku / hiraku) — 'to open (intransitive)'. Group 1. ドアが開く — the door opens. Read aku for automatic opening; hiraku for deliberate opening.
🇬🇧 English
to open (intrans.)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 開く
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あく
Romaji Transcription: aku
Example Sentences
扉が開く。
とびらがあく。
The door opens.
花が開く。
はながあく。
The flower opens.
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Common phrases
- ドアが開く— the door opens
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Frequency rank: #309 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "開く" mean?▼
The Japanese word "開く" means "to open (intrans.)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "開く"?▼
The word "開く" is read as "あく" (aku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to describe something that opens in a natural way.".
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