ワイド
わいど
na-adjective / noun
wide
1.
wide, broad, wide-format
Describes something that is wide or broad in physical dimensions. Used for screens, seats, and products that come in a wider-than-standard size. Also used in compound words for broad or comprehensive coverage.
ワイド画面のテレビを買った。
I bought a widescreen TV.
この席はワイドシートで足元が広い。
This seat is a wide seat with plenty of legroom.
ワイドショーでは芸能ニュースから政治の話題まで幅広く取り上げている。
Wide shows cover a broad range of topics from entertainment news to political issues.
USAGE: ワイド is a loanword from English "wide." It is commonly used as a modifier in compound words describing products, formats, and media.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ワイド画面 (widescreen)
- ワイドショー ("wide show" — a Japanese daytime TV format covering news, entertainment, and human interest stories)
- ワイドパンツ (wide-leg pants)
- ワイドシート (wide seat)
- ワイドレンズ (wide-angle lens)
CULTURAL NOTE: ワイドショー is a uniquely Japanese TV genre — daytime programs that combine news commentary, celebrity gossip, cooking segments, and human interest stories. The "wide" refers to the wide range of topics covered. Major examples include shows on each network's midday slot.