Japanese

ける

あける
Meaning: to open; to unwrap; to unlock
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 I opened the window, fresh air came in.
窓を開けたまま寝てしまった
I fell asleep with the window open.
部屋の空気を入れ替えるために窓を開けた。
I opened the window to let some fresh air into the room.
窓を開けて、新鮮な空気を入れましょう。
Let's open the window and let in some fresh air.
そちらの窓を開けていただけますか
Could you please open that window?
ガスが漏れているかもしれないので、窓を開けなさい。
Gas might be leaking, so open the window.
窓を開けた途端、冷たい風が入ってきた。
The moment I opened the window, a cold wind came in.
窓を開けた途端に、冷たい風が入ってきた。
As soon as I opened the window, a cold wind came in.
戸を開けて、外の様子を伺った。
I opened the door and peeked outside to see what was happening.
彼女は恐る恐るドアを開けた。
She timidly opened the door.

Usage Notes

Used for opening physical objects like windows, doors, boxes, or even opening a shop for business.

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