あ 明け LinksSentence search for 明けSentence search for あけKanji details for 明Edit in JMdict Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Noun, used as a suffix, Adverb (fukushi)1. dawn; daybreakAntonym: 暮れNoun, used as a suffix, Noun, used as a prefix2. end; soon after something has endedNoun, used as a suffix, Noun, used as a prefix3. beginning (of a new year, month, etc.) Discussions Log in to talk about this word.