幅広(はばひろ)い

はばひろい
adjective-i
wide; broad; extensive
1. wide; broad
Physically wide or having a large width.
幅広(はばひろ)いテープを使(つか)う。
To use wide tape.
この道(みち)は幅広(はばひろ)くて歩(ある)きやすい。
This road is wide and easy to walk on.
2. wide-ranging; extensive; broad
Covering a large range or variety of things. Used figuratively for knowledge, interests, activities, etc.
幅広(はばひろ)い年齢層(ねんれいそう)に人気(にんき)がある。
It is popular among a wide range of age groups.
彼女(かのじょ)は幅広(はばひろ)い知識(ちしき)を持(も)っていて、どんな話題(わだい)にもついていける。
She has broad knowledge and can keep up with any topic.

幅広(はばひろ)い is an i-adjective. The figurative sense (wide-ranging) is more common than the physical sense.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: 幅広(はばひろ)く
  • Noun modifier: 幅広(はばひろ)い + noun

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 幅広(はばひろ)い知識(ちしき): broad knowledge
  • 幅広(はばひろ)い分野(ぶんや): wide range of fields
  • 幅広(はばひろ)い年齢層(ねんれいそう): wide age range
  • 幅広(はばひろ)く活躍(かつやく)する: to be active in a wide range of areas

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 広(ひろ)い: wide, spacious (general)
  • 幅広(はばひろ)い: emphasizes range or variety, often figurative
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