Japanese symbol for “reopen”
開き直す
ひらきなおす
Romaji: hirakinaosu
to reopen (e.g. a file, window); to open again
In Japanese, reopen is 開き直す, read ひらきなおす (hirakinaosu).
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Meanings
- v5s, vt to reopen (e.g. a file, window); to open again
Written forms: 開き直す、開きなおす. Readings: ひらきなおす.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 開催 | かいさい kaisai | holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics) |
| 公開 | こうかい koukai | opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting |
| 開発 | かいはつ kaihatsu | development; cultivation; application |
| 開始 | かいし kaishi | start; commencement; beginning |
| 展開 | てんかい tenkai | development; evolution; progression |
| 開放 | かいほう kaihou | opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open |
| 直接 | ちょくせつ chokusetsu | direct; immediate; personal |
| 正直 | しょうじき shoujiki | honest; frank; candid |
See also: Chinese symbol for “reopen”.
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