広

KANJI DETAIL

wide

On readingこう

5 strokesN4

Radical 广 · shelter

Stroke order

5 strokes

Japanese readings

On reading: こう
Kun reading: ひろい, ひろまる, ひろめる, ひろがる, ひろげる, ひろ

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

Structure: 広 conveys being wide or spacious; its kun-readings include ひろい.
Basic usage: 広い(ひろい) means wide or spacious, while 広場(ひろば) means a square or plaza.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

Spaciousness and a place called a square
- 広い芝生 means a broad lawn. 広い is an adjective describing the ample space in a classroom or lawn.
- 駅前の広場 means the plaza in front of the station. 広場 is a noun naming a place where stalls line up or people meet.