JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
開 — open
- Reading
- カイ・ひら.く・ひら.き・\~びら.き・ひら.ける・あ.く・あ.ける
- Meaning
- open; unfold; unseal
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
開 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is カイ・ひら.く・ひら.き・\~びら.き・ひら.ける・あ.く・あ.ける and it means open; unfold; unseal. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
開 appears in everyday japanese words such as 公開 (presenting to the public), 切開 (incision; surgical opening) and 打開 (break in the deadlock).
Japanese words containing 開
Frequently asked questions
What does 開 mean in Japanese?
開 means open; unfold; unseal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 開 read?
開 is read カイ・ひら.く・ひら.き・\~びら.き・ひら.ける・あ.く・あ.ける. Reading it inside real words — 公開 and 切開 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 開 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 開 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 開 in a word?
A common word containing 開 is 公開 (こうかい) — "presenting to the public". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 開 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 開 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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