Quick answer
広 is the kanji for "Wide". The most common reading is ひろ.い (hiroi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Wide
Also : Broad · Spacious
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 広 represents 'WIDE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of wide.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'. Kun-reading: ひろ.い.
Example Sentences
広い視野を持つことが大切です。
ひろいしやをもつことがたいせつです。
It's important to have a wide perspective.
広場で友達と待ち合わせました。
ひろばでともだちとまちあわせました。
I met up with a friend in the plaza.
Vocabulary using 広
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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