Differences between “hiraku”, “aku” and “akeru” (to open) Grammar N4-37

"Hiraku", Aku " and "Akeru" mean all "to open" in Japanese. In this video, we'll learn the differences between these three words:
開く can be read as AKU or also HIRAKU.

It translates as SOMETHING OPENS (that means they are intransitive verbs).

To use "open" as a Transitive Verb (TO OPEN SOMETHING), you can use AKERU（開ける) or HIRAKU (開く), but actually there are some nuanced differences in the meaning of these two.


In this video, you'll learn how to use each of these verbs with clear and easy explanations and numerous examples.