空

The sky above, or the state of emptiness, vacancy, and availability.

Readings

Other forms

空く aku - to become empty

空ける akeru - to make empty

カラ katakana form

1 Noun (read as `そら`)

Sky

Refers to the physical expanse above the earth, including the atmosphere and the space where weather occurs.

Example

今日の空は青いですね。

Today's sky is blue, isn't it?

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2 Noun, Na-adjective (read as `から`)

Empty

Describes a container, shell, or object that has absolutely nothing inside it.

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3 Verb

To Become / Make Empty

Indicates the state of becoming vacant or available, or the intentional act of making space or time.

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空

そら, から, あく, あける, くう

The sky above, or the state of emptiness, vacancy, and availability.

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