Japanese word

開き

Pronunciation

Romajihiraki

Meaning

  • noungap

Example

二人の意見には大きな開きがあります。futa ri no i ken ni wa ō ki na hira ki ga a ri ma su

There is a big gap between their opinions.

Illustration for 開き (gap)

More examples

交渉では双方の要求に開きが残りました。kō shō de wa sō hō no yō kyū ni hira ki ga noko ri ma shi ta

A gap remained between the two sides' demands during the negotiations.

Core concept

Expresses a noticeable separation between two things, ideas, or levels.

Common phrases

  • 意見の開きi ken no hira ki

    a gap between opinions

  • 開きがあるhira ki ga a ru

    there is a gap

  • 開きを埋めるhira ki o u me ru

    bridge the gap

Similar words

隔たりhedatari: A distance or difference between two things, ideas, or positions.
差sa: A measurable difference in amount, level, or result.
差異sai: A difference between things that can be identified or stated clearly.

Definition in Japanese

二つの物事の間に生じた隔たり。futa tsu no mono goto no aida ni shō ji ta heda ta ri

Word origin

開き (hiraki, "gap") is the noun form of 開く (hiraku, "to open"); its figurative sense extends an opening between things to a difference or distance between them.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 大きな開きがある (ōkina hiraki ga aru) commonly describes a marked difference in opinions, abilities, or results rather than a physical hole.

Other meanings

  • openingnoun

Opposites

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