It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary:空く
Meaning：”to become empty” or “to become vacant.”
It can be used to describe a physical space, such as a room or a parking lot, becoming empty or unoccupied, or it can be used more abstractly to describe a feeling or emotion becoming less intense or dissipating.
For example, you might say “この部屋が空いた” (kono heya ga aita) to describe a room becoming empty, or “彼女の不安が空いた” (kareshi no fuan ga aita) to describe someone’s anxiety dissipating.
For example:
Here are ten sentences using the verb 空く (suku) in various contexts:
- 今日は休みだから、私たちのオフィスは空いている。Since it’s a holiday today, our office is empty.
- 彼は仕事を終えたので、家は空いているはずだ。He finished work, so the house should be empty.
- パン屋はもう閉まっているので、店内は空いている。The bakery is already closed, so the store is empty.
- テーブルを片付けて、この部屋を空くのを手伝ってください。Please help me tidy up the table and empty this room.
- 彼女は空いた心を埋めるために、新しい趣味を見つけた。She found a new hobby to fill her empty heart.
- このバッグはあまりにも大きくて、中が空いている。This bag is too big and empty inside.
- 空いた時間に、ゲームをした。I played a game during the empty time.
- 今日は空いたスケジュールで、何をするか考えよう。Let’s think about what to do with today’s empty schedule.
彼女は空いた椅子に座った。She sat on the empty chair.
- 公園は今日は空いている。The park is empty today.