English–Japanese

“become less crowded” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisuku

Example

バスが空きます。ba su ga a ki ma su

The bus becomes less crowded.

Illustration for 空く (become less crowded)

How to say “become less crowded” in Japanese

“Become less crowded” in Japanese is 空く (suku).

Describes a space or vehicle gaining room as people or things leave, so it is no longer crowded.

Full entry for 空く: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 空く

この電車は駅を出ると空きます。ko no den sha wa eki o de ru to a ki ma su

This train gets less crowded after leaving the station.

授業が終わると、食堂が空きます。ju gyō ga o wa ru to shoku dō ga a ki ma su

The cafeteria becomes less crowded after classes end.

Tips for using 空く

  • In everyday Japanese, 空く (suku) commonly describes buses, trains, roads, and waiting rooms becoming less crowded as people move away.

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