穴あなが開あく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

get a hole; be pierced; have a hole form

Describes a hole appearing or being made in something, often unintentionally. Can be used literally for objects or figuratively for gaps in schedules, arguments, etc.

• 靴くつ下したに穴あなが開あいた。

  My sock got a hole in it.

• 壁かべに小ちいさな穴あなが開あいている。

  There is a small hole in the wall.