In reviewing the [grammar][1] for the [JLPT][2] 4, I saw that the following is the standard way to deal with transitive / intransitive versions of the same verb:
Is it ever appropriate to use を instead of が for intransitive verbs?
Is it ever appropriate to use が instead of を for transitive verbs?
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ulashima
No. These verbs are deemed two seperate words unlike their English counterpart "open". aku is more like the verb "to become in an open position" (for a door, window, gate etc.) than "to open". akeru, on the other hand is "to open"
Thanks for the answer! Now I just have to remember which verbs are transitive and intransitive. :)
Even native Japanese have problem remembering them, don’t worry :) But from my experiences, I can say that if the verb involves an e sound, it’s transitive.