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広
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
ひろ.い・ひろ.まる・ひろ.める・ひろ.がる・ひろ.げる
hiroi / hiromaru / hiromeru / hirogaru / hirogeru
wide · broad · spacious
Details
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Component Breakdown
広=
广厶
cliff + 厶
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof (广) and yellow. Wide building.
Symbolism
Vast, advertisement, spread. Represents expansion of space and influence.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
広大無辺
こうだいむへん
boundless; infinite; vast; boundless
広い世界
ひろいせかい
A wide world; There is much to see in the world
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 広 mean in Japanese?
広 means wide, broad, spacious.
How do you read 広?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: ひろ.い、ひろ.まる、ひろ.める、ひろ.がる、ひろ.げる (hiroi, hiromaru, hiromeru, hirogaru, hirogeru).
How many strokes does 広 have?
広 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 広 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 広 (wide, broad, spacious) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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