弘
vast · broad · wide
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bow and private. Spreading bow.
Symbolism
Vast, spread, propagate. Represents spreading.
Component Breakdown
bow + 厶
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
弘く広める
ひろくひろめる
To spread widely
Disseminating broadly
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弘 mean in Japanese?
弘 means vast, broad, wide.
How do you read 弘?
On'yomi: コウ、グ (KOU, GU). Kun'yomi: ひろ.い (hiroi).
How many strokes does 弘 have?
弘 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 弓 (bow).
Is 弘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
弘 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means vast, broad, wide. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.