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拡
On'yomi
カク・コウ
KAKU / KOU
Kun'yomi
ひろ.がる・ひろ.げる・ひろ.める
hirogaru / hirogeru / hiromeru
broaden · extend · expand · enlarge
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and wide. Spreading with hand.
Symbolism
Expand, extend, spread. Represents enlarging.
Component Breakdown
拡=
扌広
hand + 広
Words & Expressions
Words written with 拡
拡張かくちょうesc
拡充かくじゅうexpansion
拡散かくさんspreading
軍拡ぐんかくarms buildup
拡張子かくちょうしfile extension
Proverbs & Idioms
拡げた風呂敷は畳めぬ
ひろげたふろしきはたためぬ
A spread cloth cannot be folded
Once you make big claims, it's hard to back down
Other kanji with the same meaning
“extend”
“expand”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 拡 mean in Japanese?
拡 means broaden, extend, expand, enlarge.
How do you read 拡?
On'yomi: カク、コウ (KAKU, KOU). Kun'yomi: ひろ.がる、ひろ.げる、ひろ.める (hirogaru, hirogeru, hiromeru).
How many strokes does 拡 have?
拡 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 拡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
拡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means broaden, extend, expand, enlarge. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.