ワイド

わいど
na-adjective, noun
wide
size
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(がめん)のテレビを買(か)った。
I bought a widescreen TV.
この席(せき)はワイドシートで足元(あしもと)が広(ひろ)い。
This seat is a wide seat with plenty of legroom.
ワイドショーでは芸能(げいのう)ニュースから政治(せいじ)の話題(わだい)まで幅広(はばひろ)く取(と)り上(あ)げている。
Daytime TV shows cover a broad range of topics, from entertainment news to political issues.

Common collocations

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.

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Added 2026.2.16 11:06 · Revised 2026.10.20 10:38
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