Translation and Meaning of: 広がる - hirogaru

The word 「広がる」 (hirogaru) is a Japanese verb that means "to spread," "to expand," or "to widen." This term is commonly used to describe something that enlarges or increases in size or extent. In the context of the Japanese language, 「広がる」 is classified as an intransitive verb, meaning it does not require a direct object to convey the action. Thus, this verb is often used to describe natural phenomena, feelings, or situations that unfold or broaden.

Etymologically, 「広がる」 is composed of the kanji 「広」 (hiro), which means "wide" or "extensive," and the verbal form 「がる」 (garu). The kanji 「広」 illustrates the idea of something that extends in various directions, symbolizing an increase in space or dimensions. The ending 「がる」 is a grammatical form that transforms this concept of amplitude into a verb that suggests movement or process. Moreover, the radical of 「広」 is also associated with ideas of openness and freedom, making it particularly suitable for conveying the feeling of something that naturally expands.

The term 「広がる」 can be applied in various contexts, from physical areas, such as streets or fields that extend, to more abstract aspects, like the influence of an idea or the reach of a feeling. For example, the popularity of an event that "spreads" across different regions or a person's laughter that "expands" to contagious others. This versatility makes the word 「広がる」 a valuable expression in the Japanese vocabulary. The verb conjugation also follows Japanese patterns, being alterable for different tenses and moods, such as the past 「広がった」 (hirokatta) or the potential 「広がれる」 (hirogareru).

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Verb conjugation of 広がる

• 広がる - basic form
• 広がります - polite form
• 広がっています - Progressive form
• 広がりました - past form

Synonyms and similar words

• 広がり (Hirogari) - Expansion, widening.
• 広げる (Hirogeru) - Expand, stretch, open.
• 拡がる (Hirogaru) - Spread, expand.
• 拡げる (Hirogeru) - Amplify, increase, extend.
• 展開する (Tenkai suru) - Unfold, develop, expand in a new direction.
• 広める (Hiromeru) - Disclose, disseminate.

広がる

Romaji: hirogaru
Kana: ひろがる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: to spread (to extend; to stretch; to reach)

Meaning in English: to spread (out);to extend;to stretch;to reach to;to get around

Definition: Spread: Spread over a wide area.

Example Sentences - (広がる) hirogaru

See below some example sentences:

東西に広がる景色は美しいです。

Tōzai ni hirogaru keshiki wa utsukushii desu

The landscape that extends from east to west is beautiful.

The scenario that spreads the east and west is beautiful.

• 東西 - means "east-west".
• に - Title that indicates direction or location.
• 広がる - verb meaning "to spread" or "to extend".
• 景色 - Noun that means "landscape" or "view".
• は - Particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
• 美しい - Adjective that means "beautiful" or "pretty".
• です - verb that indicates the polite and courteous way of stating something.

南北に広がる景色は美しいです。

Nanboku ni hirogaru keshiki wa utsukushii desu

The view stretching south and north is beautiful.

The scenery that has spread to the north and south is beautiful.

• 南北に - indicates the direction to the southeast
• 広がる - verb meaning "to spread" or "to extend"
• 景色 - noun that means "landscape" or "view"
• 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful"
• です - linking verb indicating present tense and formality

広がる世界を一緒に旅しましょう。

Hirogaru sekai wo issho ni tabi shimashou

Let's travel the world together.

• 広がる - verb that means "to spread", "to expand"
• 世界 - noun that means "world"
• を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
• 一緒に - expression that means "together"
• 旅 - noun that means "trip"
• しましょう - verb that indicates a suggestion or invitation to do something together

麓には美しい景色が広がっている。

Fumoto ni wa utsukushii keshiki ga hirogatte iru

There is a beautiful view that spreads out at the foot of the mountain.

A beautiful landscape spreads at the foot.

• 麓 (Fumoto) - It means "base" or "foot of a mountain".
• に (ni) - is a particle that indicates the location of something.
• は (wa) - It is a particle that marks the topic of the sentence.
• 美しい (utsukushii) - means "pretty" or "beautiful".
• 景色 (keshiki) - It means "landscape" or "view".
• が (ga) - It is a particle that marks the subject of the sentence.
• 広がっている (hiroga tte iru) - It is a verbal form that indicates that something is spreading or extending.

沿岸には美しい景色が広がっています。

Enkou ni wa utsukushii keshiki ga hirogatte imasu

Along the coast

The beautiful landscape is spreading along the coast.

• 沿岸 (engan) - Coast, shoreline
• に (ni) - particle indicating location
• は (wa) - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 美しい (utsukushii) - Beautiful, lovely
• 景色 (keishiki) - landscape, view
• が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 広がっています (hirogatteimasu) - extends, spreads

海岸には美しい景色が広がっています。

Kaigan ni wa utsukushii keshiki ga hirogatte imasu

Beautiful landscapes are spreading on the coast.

• 海岸 - coast, beach
• に - particle indicating location
• は - Particle indicating the topic of the sentence
• 美しい - Beautiful, lovely
• 景色 - landscape, view
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 広がっています - extends, spreads