Japanese

ける

ひらける
Meaning: to open up; to become wide; to be developed
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 開ける 開けない
Polite 開けます 開けません
Past 開けた 開けなかった
Polite + Past 開けました 開けませんでした
Te-form 開けて 開けなくて
Potential 開けられる 開けられない
Passive 開けられる 開けられない
Causative 開けさせる 開けさせない
Imperative 開けろ 開けるな

Handwriting

開
け
る

Example sentences

When we came out of the tunnel, the view suddenly opened up.
一生懸命努力すれば、それこそ道は開ける。
If you try your best, then truly a path will open up.
努力を続ければ、自ずと道は開けるはずです。
If you continue to make an effort, the path will naturally open up.
努力すれば、道は自から開ける。
If you make an effort, the path will open naturally.

Usage Notes

Used when a view becomes unobstructed, or when a place becomes civilized or developed. It is an intransitive verb.

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