Japanese dictionary
How to say "open" in Japanese
開けるあける · akeru
To "open" something is 開ける (akeru). When a store or door opens, use 開く (aku). "Is it open?" is 開いていますか (aite imasu ka).
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Ways to say "open" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 開けるあける · akeru | To open (something). |
| 開くあく · aku | To open (by itself); a store opens. |
| 開いているあいている · aite iru | Open (a store, a door). |
| 営業中えいぎょうちゅう · eigyōchū | Open (sign: open for business). |
How to use it
An "Open" sign on a store says 営業中 (eigyōchū).
To open a file on a computer is 開く, read hiraku.
Example sentences
- 窓を開けてもいいですか。Mado o akete mo ii desu ka.May I open the window?
- 銀行は九時に開きます。Ginkō wa kuji ni akimasu.The bank opens at nine.
- このお店は日曜日も開いていますか。Kono o-mise wa nichiyōbi mo aite imasu ka.Is this store open on Sundays too?
- 添付ファイルが開けません。Tenpu fairu ga hirakemasen.I can't open the attachment.
- 営業中の札が出ています。Eigyōchū no fuda ga dete imasu.The "Open" sign is out.
- 箱を開けてみてください。Hako o akete mite kudasai.Try opening the box.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is the difference between 開ける and 開く?
開ける (akeru) is opening something: ドアを開ける. 開く (aku) is something opening: ドアが開く.
How do you say "open a file" in Japanese?
Say ファイルを開く (fairu o hiraku). For files and books, 開く is read hiraku.
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