Wide in Japanese
"wide" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
6 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "wide". The most common choice is shown first.
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 "wide"
wide
kou
Composed of roof and phonetic. Large house.
wide
han · wisdom, dynamic
Composed of water and phonetic. Water overflowing.
wide
kou
Composed of bow and private. Spreading bow.
wide
baku
Composed of water and not. Water being vague.
wide expanse(also: abundance, vigorous)
kou · beautiful, dynamic
Composed of water and tell. Vast water.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for wide?
The most common kanji for "wide" is 広, read as kou. It means wide, broad, spacious. Related kanji: 宏 (wide), 氾 (wide), 弘 (wide), 漠 (wide), 浩 (wide expanse).
How many strokes does 広 have?
広 has 5 strokes.