広場(ひろば)

ひろば
noun
plaza, square, open space
1. plaza, square, public open space
An open public area in a town or city, often used for gatherings, events, or recreation.
駅前(えきまえ)広場(ひろば)でイベントが開(ひら)かれている。
An event is being held at the station square.
子供(こども)たちが広場(ひろば)で遊(あそ)んでいる。
Children are playing in the plaza.
中央(ちゅうおう)広場(ひろば)に噴水(ふんすい)がある。
There is a fountain in the central square.
広場(ひろば)でフリーマーケットが開(ひら)かれた。
A flea market was held in the plaza.
待(ま)ち合(あ)わせは広場(ひろば)の時計(とけい)の前(まえ)で。
Let's meet in front of the clock in the square.

広場(ひろば) refers to an open public space in an urban area, used for gatherings, events, and recreation. Composed of 広(ひろ)い (wide) + 場(ば) (place).

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 駅前(えきまえ)広場(ひろば): station square
  • 中央(ちゅうおう)広場(ひろば): central plaza
  • 市民(しみん)広場(ひろば): citizen's plaza
  • 遊(あそ)び広場(ひろば): playground, play area

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 公園(こうえん): park (larger, usually with greenery and facilities)
  • プラザ: plaza (loanword, often in building or commercial area names)
  • 空(あ)き地(ち): vacant lot (unused, not officially designated)

USAGE:
In Japanese cities, 広場(ひろば) often serves as a meeting point. 駅前(えきまえ)広場(ひろば) (the square in front of a train station) is a common landmark for arranging to meet someone.

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Added 2026.1.13 20:59 · Revised 2026.3.29 16:15
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