みず 水をあける Show inflections LinksSentence search for 水をあけるSentence search for みずをあけるSentence search for 水を空けるKanji details for 水Edit in JMdict Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb1. to open up a lead (over one's opponent)Idiomatic expressionOther forms水を空ける 【みずをあける】 Discussions Log in to talk about this word.