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宏
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
ひろ.い
hiroi
wide · large
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and phonetic. Large house.
Symbolism
Vast, grand, magnificent. Represents greatness.
Component Breakdown
宏=
宀厷
roof + 厷
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
宏大なる志
こうだいなるこころざし
A grand ambition
A vast and noble aspiration
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 宏 mean in Japanese?
宏 means wide, large.
How do you read 宏?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: ひろ.い (hiroi).
How many strokes does 宏 have?
宏 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 宏 a good kanji for a tattoo?
宏 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wide, large. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.