ひらけごま

expression

open sesame!

A magical phrase from the Ali Baba story, used to command something to open. In Japanese, it is a set expression, often used playfully or in reference to the tale.

• 「開ひらけゴマ！」と叫さけぶと、岩いわの扉とびらが開ひらいた。

  When he shouted "Open sesame!", the stone door opened.

• このドアは開ひらけゴマって言いっても開ひらかないよ。

  This door won't open even if you say "open sesame".