空(あ)き

あき

noun

vacancy; empty space; opening

See also: 空(あ)く (verb form)

1. vacancy; empty space; opening; availability

A state of being unoccupied, unused, or available. Refers to vacant rooms, empty seats, free time slots, etc.

空(あ)き部屋(べや)はありますか。

Are there any vacant rooms?

駐車場(ちゅうしゃじょう)に空(あ)きがなくて困(こま)った。

I was in trouble because there were no spaces in the parking lot.

来週(らいしゅう)の火曜日(かようび)に空(あ)きがあるので、その日(ひ)に予約(よやく)を入(い)れましょう。

There's an opening next Tuesday, so let's book an appointment for that day.

The noun form of the verb 空(あ)く (to become empty/vacant). Refers to something being unoccupied, unused, or available.

Compounds

空(あ)き部屋(べや): vacant room
空(あ)き地(ち): vacant lot
空(あ)き缶(かん): empty can
空(あ)き瓶(びん): empty bottle
空(あ)き時間(じかん): free time, spare time
空(あ)き巣(す): burglary of an empty house

Common patterns

空(あ)きがある: there is an opening/vacancy
空(あ)きがない: no vacancy, fully booked
空(あ)き状況(じょうきょう): availability status

Usage

Very common in reservation contexts — hotels, parking, restaurants, and appointment scheduling all use 空(あ)き to indicate availability.

Related Words

Related: 空席(くうせき) (empty seat)

Compare: 使用中(しようちゅう) (in use, occupied)

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Added 2026.2.7 22:15 · Revised 2026.10.10 3:51

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