How to Say ‘Open (it)’ in Japanese
開いて
ai te
[hee-rye teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [開いて] is the [て形] of [開く]. Used for requests with [ください]: [開いてください]. It can mean open a book/file/app.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, instructions often come as [てください] commands (polite). Listening for [〜て] helps you follow along quickly.
Phrase Breakdown
開い
ai
[hee-rye]
open (verb stem of 開く)
The verb 開く (“to open”). This stem appears before て to form the て-form: 開いて (“open and…/please open”). Used in instructions and sequencing.
書類を開いてください。
Please open the documents.
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending (connects actions; soft command with ください, etc.)
The て ending connects actions (AしてBする) and is used with ください to make polite requests (〜てください).
ちょっと待ってください。
Please wait a moment.
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