Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
to open (e.g. one's robe); to bare (e.g. one's chest); to expose
Usually written using kana alone
和子が胸をはだけて赤ん坊に乳をふくませた。Kazuko bared her breast and fed the baby. Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
to open up (of clothing); to be exposed
Usually written using kana alone
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
to open wide (one's legs, eyes, mouth, etc.); to stretch
ArchaicUsually written using kana alone
Also written 肌蹴る【はだける】