広げる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 広げる
1
to spread; to extend; to expand; to enlarge; to widen; to broaden
Examples
私は机の上に地図を広げた。
I unfolded the map on the desk.
2
Occ. written 展げる
to unfold; to open; to unroll; to unwrap
3
to scatter about; to spread around
4
to make flourish; to cause to prosper
Kanji in this Word
広
5 strokes
Frequency: 263
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
wide
broad
spacious
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひろ.い
ひろ.まる
ひろ.める
ひろ.がる
ひろ.げる
拡
8 strokes
Frequency: 611
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
broaden
extend
expand
enlarge
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひろ.がる
ひろ.げる
ひろ.める
展
10 strokes
Frequency: 352
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
unfold
expand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
のぶ
のり
ひろ
ゆき
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