expression, ichidan verb
Literal physical action of creating an opening in something; used with objects like walls, paper, fabric, etc.
壁に穴を開けて、配線を通した。
I made a hole in the wall and passed the wiring through.
紙に穴を開
I bought a punch for making holes in paper.
expression, ichidan verb
cause a loss; create a deficit
Figurative use, often in financial contexts: to cause a shortfall, loss, or gap in funds, budget, or resources.
その投資は会社の財務に大きな穴を開けた。
That investment caused a huge loss in the company's finances.
無駄遣いで家計に穴を開けてしまった。
I ended up creating a deficit in the household budget by wasting money.