1.
to spread, to disseminate
To make something known to many people.
知識を広める。
To spread knowledge.
日本文化を海外に広める。
To spread Japanese culture overseas.
SNSを使って自分の名前を広めた。
I made my name known using social media.
2.
to broaden, to widen
To expand knowledge or experience.
視野を広める。
To broaden one's horizons.
旅行をして見聞を広める。
To broaden one's experience through travel.
読書は世界を広めてくれる。
Reading broadens your world.
広める is an ichidan verb meaning to spread, disseminate, or broaden.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Pair: 広まる (intransitive: to spread, become widespread)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 知識を広める: to spread knowledge
- 名を広める: to make one's name known
- 教えを広める: to spread teachings
- 視野を広める: to broaden one's horizons
- 見聞を広める: to broaden one's experience
USAGE:
Often used for spreading ideas, knowledge, or influence. For physical spreading (like spreading a map), 広げる is more common.