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広
広 (readings: こう, ひろ; Japanese kanji) means “wide”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 広場 (plaza).
What does 広 mean?
| Kanji | 広 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | wide |
| Readings | こう, ひろ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 広
広 is read こう or ひろ depending on the word.
Example words with 広
| Example | 広場 (plaza) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14