1.
to spread, to become widespread
To extend over a wider area or to more people.
噂が広まった。
The rumor spread.
この習慣は世界中に広まった。
This custom spread throughout the world.
インターネットのおかげで情報が速く広まるようになった。
Thanks to the internet, information now spreads quickly.
広まる describes information, customs, or influence spreading among people or across an area.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 自動詞 (intransitive)
- Pair: 広める (transitive, to spread something)
ASPECT (ている):
広まっている indicates something has spread and is now widespread.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 噂が広まる: a rumor spreads
- 習慣が広まる: a custom spreads
- 世界中に広まる: to spread throughout the world
- 急速に広まる: to spread rapidly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 広がる: to spread physically (in space); 広まる focuses on spread among people or as knowledge