明ける
あける
akeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
明ける (あける (akeru)) means "to dawn". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to dawn
Also : to open (a door, etc.) · to unlock · to become daylight
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Example Sentences
夜が明けると鳥が鳴き始めた。
よがあけるととりがなきはじめた。
When dawn broke, birds began to sing.
梅雨が明けて夏になった。
つゆがあけてなつになった。
The rainy season ended and summer began.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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