Vocabulary

What does 空く (あく, aku) mean?

空く (あく, aku) means become vacant, empty out; open up.

Quick facts
Readingあく
Romajiaku
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
あく
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkaku

become vacant, empty out; open up

Example sentences

  • A seat has just become available.

  • If you have a free moment, please help me.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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