Broad in Japanese
"broad" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "broad". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
wide, broad, spacious
Reading: kou
5 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of roof (广) and yellow. Wide building.
What it carries
Vast, advertisement, spread. Represents expansion of space and influence.
Related kanji for "broad"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for broad?
The most common kanji for "broad" is 広, read as kou. It means wide, broad, spacious. Related kanji: 弘 (broad).
How many strokes does 広 have?
広 has 5 strokes.