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広

広 — wide, broad, spacious

Learn the correct stroke order for 広 (wide), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 25 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひろ.いhiroi、ひろ.まるhiromaru、ひろ.めるhiromeru、ひろ.がるhirogaru、ひろ.げるhirogeru
Strokes5
Radical广
Frequency#263
Meaningswide, broad, spacious

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

広いひろいspacious; vast; widei-adjective
広さひろさarea; extent; dimensionsnoun
広域こういきwide areanoun
広告こうこくadvertisement; advertisingnoun
広州こうしゅうGuangzhou (China); Cantonnoun
広場ひろばpublic square; square; plazanoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 広 (wide) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 广.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 広 is #263, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

広いひろい — spacious; vast; wide
広さひろさ — area; extent; dimensions
広域こういき — wide area

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 広 have?

The kanji 広 (wide) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 広?

広 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 広 mean?

広 means: wide, broad, spacious. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: ひろ.い, ひろ.まる, ひろ.める, ひろ.がる, ひろ.げる.

What JLPT level is 広?

広 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.