Meaning

Primary

Opening And Closing

Alternative

Opening And Shutting

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Opened and closed things are opening and closing.

Reading

かいへい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • バルブの開閉

    opening and closing of a valve

    戸の開閉

    opening and closing of a door

    ドアの開閉

    opening and closing of a door

Context Sentences

これがとびらの開閉スイッチです。

This is the open and close switch for the door.

このボタンで電車のドアの開閉をするんです。

You use this button to open and close the train doors.

車に乗りながらリモコンでシャッターの開閉が出来るので、すごく楽になりました。

Being able to open and close the garage door shutters with a remote while in the car has made things a lot easier.

Kanji Composition