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空く
あく
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To open, to become empty (vacant)
aku
N4
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JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana
あく
Romaji
aku
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What does 空く mean in Japanese?
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The word 空く (あく) means "to open, to become empty (vacant)" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 空く?
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空く is read as あく (romaji: aku). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 空く?
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空く is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 空く quickly?
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