N4
あく (aku)
空く
to open, to be vacant, to be available, to become empty
💡 Nuance & Usage:
An intransitive verb. Refers to something becoming empty, available, or a space opening up. For example, 席が空く (a seat becomes available) or お腹が空く (to become hungry).
📝 Example Sentences
会議室が空いていますか。
Is the meeting room available?
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "空く"!
バスの中の席が_______ので、座ることができました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 席が「空く」は、座れる状態になることです。
English: When a seat 'opens up' (akimasu), it means it becomes available to sit.
English: When a seat 'opens up' (akimasu), it means it becomes available to sit.
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