N4

meaning and readings

This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.

Kanji

N4
Meaning
open
Onyomi
カイ
Kunyomi
ひら(く)、ひら(ける)、あ(く)、あ(ける)
Formula
開 = 門 + 开。

Story

開 is analyzed as a combination of 門 (door door), 开 (opening the door with both hands) and denotes open.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N4.

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