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Base noun form. Refers to an empty or available spot, such as a room, seat, or time slot. Often used with counters or in compound words like 『空き時間』 (aki jikan, 'free time').
Theme
User is helping their friend Yoshiko look for a new apartment in Tokyo, discussing available spaces.
空き
あき
vacancy, opening, space
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine an empty 'sock' (空き aki sounds like 'sock') lying around — it's a vacancy or space waiting to be filled! 'Sock' → 空き (aki, 'vacancy').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『空き』 (aki, 'vacancy') is often used in contexts like hotel rooms, parking spots, or job openings. For example, you might see signs saying 『空きあり』 (aki ari, 'vacancy available') at『駐車場』 (chuushajou, 'parking lot').
Forms
Base: 空きBase noun form. Refers to an empty or available spot, such as a room, seat, or time slot. Often used with counters or in compound words like 『空き時間』 (aki jikan, 'free time').