開ける

verb (ichidan)ひらける · hirakeru

1. Englishto open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to become clear (of a road, visibility, etc.); to open up

2. Englishto improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better

   • そうすればやがて運が開けるでしょう。And soon your luck will turn for the better.

3. Englishto develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to modernize; to grow

4. Englishto be sensible; to be understanding; to be enlightened

5. Englishto open (of a new road, railway, etc.); to be opened to traffic

6. Englishto become populous; to become densely built; to become bustling

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verb (ichidan)あける · akeru

1. Englishto open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to unlock

   • あなたの手紙を間違ってあけてしまってすいませんでした。I'm sorry I opened your mail by mistake.

2. Englishto open (for business, etc.)

3. Englishto empty; to remove; to make space; to make room

   • 財布の中身をこの袋に空けなさい。Empty the purse into this bag.

4. Englishto move out; to clear out

5. Englishto be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily)

6. Englishto dawn; to grow light

7. Englishto end (of a period, season)

8. Englishto begin (of the New Year)

9. Englishto leave (one's schedule) open; to make time (for)

   • 次の土曜日の午後は空けておいてください。Please leave next Saturday afternoon free.