明ける

ひらがな

あける

verb

to dawn; to break into daylight / to begin; to open (as an event or season) / to end; to be over

When dawn breaks, the birds start singing.

意味（1）

to dawn; to break into daylight

夜(よる )が明( あ)ける。

Yoru ga akeru.Dawn breaks.

意味（2）

to begin; to open (as an event or season)

明(あ)けましておめでとう

akemashite omedetōCongratulations, (the New Year) is beginning.

意味（3）

to end; to be over

梅雨(つゆ )が明( あ)けた。

Tsuyu ga aketa.Rainy season ended.