Meaning

Primary

Wide

Alternative

Spacious

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of wide? It's also wide.

Reading

ひろい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is the same as the reading you learned in the kanji section: ひろ, making this ひろい.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • おでこが広い

    the forehead is wide

    心が広い

    open-minded, generous

    スペースが広い

    spacious

Context Sentences

このキッチンカウンターすごく広いね。

This kitchen counter is very wide.

友人のアパートは中々広いです。

My friend's apartment is quite spacious.

心が広い人になりたい。

I want to be a person with a big heart.

Kanji Composition