hole, cave, absence

About this kanji

The kanji 穴 (あな) primarily means "hole" or "cave," and it is most often used as a noun. You might see it in compounds like 穴埋め (あなうめ), which means "filling in a gap," often used in contexts like exams or puzzles where something is missing. Another common compound is 穴場 (あなば), meaning "hidden gem," referring to a secret or less-known attraction. A less common one is 落ち穴 (おちあな), which translates to "pitfall," describing a hidden danger. When using the word 穴, remember it can refer to both physical holes and metaphorical absences.

Example sentences

• 壁に大きな穴が開いている。

  There is a big hole in the wall.

Meanings across languages

English

hole, cave, absence

Tiếng Việt

lỗ, hang, vắng mặt

日本語

穴, 空洞

한국어

구멍, 동굴

中文

洞, 洞穴

id

lubang, gua

th

หลุม, ถ้ำ

es

agujero, cueva

fr

trou, caverne

de

Loch, Höhle

pt

buraco, caverna

Common compounds

• 穴埋めあなうめfilling in a gap, supplementing
• 穴場あなばhidden gem, lesser-known spot
• 落ち穴おちあなpitfall, trap