開く

ひらく

To open, to hold (an event)

N4verb·hiraku

How to remember it

Evokes 'spread open'; used for opening shops, exhibitions, events.

Example sentences

  • 来月、展覧会を開きます。

    らいげつ、てんらんかいをひらきます。

    I'll hold an exhibition next month.

  • 彼は店を開いた。

    かれはみせをひらいた。

    He opened a shop.

Usage

For events/shops; for doors use 開ける or 開く(あく).

Related words

開ける開始開店開く

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