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拡

拡 — broaden, extend, expand

Learn the correct stroke order for 拡 (broaden), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 68 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カクkaku、コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひろ.がるhirogaru、ひろ.げるhirogeru、ひろ.めるhiromeru
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#611
Meaningsbroaden, extend, expand, enlarge

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

拡散かくさんspreading; disseminating; scatteringnoun
拡充かくじゅうexpansionnoun
拡大かくだいexpansion; extensionnoun
拡張かくちょうexpansion; extension; enlargementnoun
軍拡ぐんかくmilitary expansion; arms buildupnoun
拡張子かくちょうしfile extensionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 拡 (broaden) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 拡 is #611, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

拡散かくさん — spreading; disseminating; scattering
拡充かくじゅう — expansion
拡大かくだい — expansion; extension

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 拡 have?

The kanji 拡 (broaden) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 拡?

拡 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 拡 mean?

拡 means: broaden, extend, expand, enlarge. On'yomi readings: カク, コウ. Kun'yomi readings: ひろ.がる, ひろ.げる, ひろ.める.

What JLPT level is 拡?

拡 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.