開ける
あける
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To open
Examples
ドアを開けます。
I open the door.
📖 How to Use
「開ける」is a verb meaning "To open." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「開ける」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「開ける」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「開ける」mean in Japanese?+
「開ける」means "To open". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「開ける」?+
「開ける」is read as「あける」.
Is 「開ける」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「開ける」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「開ける」?+
ドアを開けます。 — I open the door.
Practice 「開ける」 with spaced repetition