What is the definition of the Japanese word "広い"?

The Japanese word "広い" is defined as: "Having a large physical extent from side to side."

Translation of Japanese word "広い" to English

広い

ひろい

[hiroi]

IPA: /hiroi/

Adjectives B1

Meaning

Adjective

Having a large physical extent from side to side.

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How to use

広い (hiroi) — 'wide / spacious / broad'. 広い部屋 — spacious room. 世界は広い — the world is wide. Antonym: 狭い (semai).

🇬🇧 English

wide / spacious

Usage GuideRefers to the width or spaciousness of an object.

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 広い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ひろい
Romaji Transcription: hiroi

Example Sentences

彼の広い家を見ました。

かれのひろいいえをみました。

I saw his wide house.

この広い公園を散歩しました。

このひろいこうえんをさんぽしました。

I took a walk in the wide park.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "広い" mean?▼

The Japanese word "広い" means "wide / spacious" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "広い"?▼

The word "広い" is read as "ひろい" (hiroi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

Can I see a usage guide or example with "広い"?▼

Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the width or spaciousness of an object.".

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