N4
開 meaning and readings
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Kanji
開
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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