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開
開 (readings: かい, ひら, あ; Japanese kanji) means “to open”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 開く (to open).
What does 開 mean?
| Kanji | 開 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to open |
| Readings | かい, ひら, あ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 開
開 is read かい or ひら or あ depending on the word.
Example words with 開
| Example | 開く (to open) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14