開 — Open
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These kanjis share the same recurring visual building block in Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics. Tap any small tile to compare its story:
Common Japanese Words with 開 (Open)
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When you open (開) the doors to a venue, you open an event.
Use your hands to open (開) a door to open it.
When you open (開) something to begin (始) it, that's the start.
The combined action of opening (開) and closing (閉) a door or gate is opening and shutting.
Frequently Asked Questions About 開 (Open)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 開 (Open)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 開 ("Open", read as かい) is: The gates to the artsy (あ) He-Rocku (ひら) Festival are now open. But remember, kayaks (かい) only!! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 開 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 開 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 開 means "Open". Its primary reading is かい (On'yomi: かい; Kun'yomi: あ, ひら). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 開?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 開 include: 開く (あく - to open, to become open), 開ける (あける - to open), 開始 (かいし - start, commencement, beginning), 開閉 (かいへい - opening and closing).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 開 (Open) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 開 (Open) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.