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明く

あく

to open

Pronunciation

Definitions

Common N5
Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

1. To open (e.g. doors)

2. To open (e.g. business, etc.)

3. To be empty

4. To be vacant; To be available; To be free

5. To be open (e.g. neckline, etc.)

6. To have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

7. To come to an end

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, transitive verb

8. To open (one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

Godan verb with 'ku' ending, intransitive verb

9. To have a hole; To form a gap; To have an interval (between events) See also 穴が開く.

OTHER FORMS

Common N5

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