開く (あく): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

開く (あく) means to open; become open.

See example sentences below.

開く at a glance

開く

あくaku

N5verb

to openbecome open

開くあくakuN5Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to open; become open

Example 1

ドアがゆっくり開く。

Translation

The door opens slowly.

Example 2

お店は朝九時に開きます。

Translation

The store opens at nine in the morning.