開く
ひらく
hiraku
VocabularyLevel 13 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

開く (ひらく (hiraku)) means "to open". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to open

Also : to undo · to unseal · to unpack · to hold (an event)

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 開く (ひらく) means 'to open'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to open.

Example Sentences

花がゆっくり開くのを見ていました。

はながゆっくりひらくのをみていました。

I was watching the flower slowly open.

このドアは自動で開くことができます。

このどあはじどうでひらくことができます。

This door can open automatically.

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