Kanji · N4 · 12 strokes

/ to open

Kanji for to open.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)カイSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)あ.けます、あ.きます、ひら.きますNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

開 carries the meaning to open.

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How to write 開

Trace 開 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 開
Animated stroke order — 12 strokes
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Common compounds with 開

あけますto open (something)
ひらきますto open / to open (something)
かいてんopening a shop (daily)
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開 in context

あついですからまどをあけてもいいですか。

It's hot, so may I open the window?

きょうかしょのさんじゅうよんぺーじをひらいてください。

Please open your textbook to page 34.

このでぱーとのかいてんじかんはじゅうじです。

This department store's opening time is 10 o'clock.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 開 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 開 (to open) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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