How to use 空く (あく)
Meaning of 空く
The Japanese verb "空く" (あく, aku) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- To become vacant: When a place or seat becomes available.
- Example: 席が空きました。
- Translation: A seat has become available.
- To be empty: When a container or space has nothing inside.
- Example: 彼の部屋は空いている。
- Translation: His room is empty.
- To be free: When someone has free time or is available.
- Example: 明日の午後は空いていますか？
- Translation: Are you free tomorrow afternoon?
- To open: When a door, window, or similar object is opened.
- Example: ドアが空いています。
- Translation: The door is open.
- To be unoccupied: When a position or job is not filled.
- Example: そのポストはまだ空いています。
- Translation: The position is still unoccupied.