Word details

風穴を開ける

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 風穴を開ける.

Dictionary

Entry

風穴を開ける風穴をあけるかざあなをあけるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #44855
1

to penetrate a body (e.g. with a spear or bullet)

2

to breathe new life into; to provide a potential solution

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

wind, air, style, manner

9 strokesFrequency 558JLPT N3Grade 2

On

フウ

Kun

かぜかざ-

Nanori

hole, aperture, slit, cave, den

5 strokesFrequency 1,366JLPT N1Grade 6

On

ケツ

Kun

あな

Nanori

けなしし

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

はるひらき

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