No. 4,699 in Japanese
明ける
"明ける" means "to dawn, to become daylight, or to end/begin (a period of time)."
In a sentence
夜が明ける。
The night ends.
Here, "明ける" is used to describe the transition from night to day, often implying the break of dawn or morning.
商売繁盛の年が明ける。
The prosperous year for business begins.
In this context, "明ける" refers to the beginning of a new year, symbolizing the transition into a specific period or time frame.
梅雨が明けると、夏が始まります。
Once the rainy season ends, summer starts.
"明ける" is utilized here to indicate the end of a season, specifically the rainy season, marking the transition to another season, summer.
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