[あける, akeru](v1, vt) (1) (esp. 開ける) to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); (2) (esp. 開ける) to open (for business, etc.); (3) (esp. 空ける) to empty; to clear out; to make space; to make room; (v1, vi) (4) (esp. 明ける) to dawn; to grow light; (5) (esp. 明ける) to end; (P)#17341[Add to Longdo]