Word details
開ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 開ける.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to become clear (of a road, visibility, etc.); to open up
2
to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better
Examples
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
to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to modernize; to grow; to advance (of knowledge, ideas, etc.)
4
to be sensible; to be understanding; to be enlightened
5
to open (of a new road, railway, etc.); to be opened to traffic
6
to become populous; to become densely built; to become bustling
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
開
open, unfold, unseal
12 strokesFrequency 59JLPT N3Grade 3
On
カイ
Kun
ひら.くひら.き-びら.きひら.けるあ.くあ.ける
Nanori
はるかひらき
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