広範囲(こうはんい)

こうはんい
noun
wide range; extensive area; broad scope
formalsizedescriptive
See also: 広範(こうはん) (na-adjective form)
1. wide range; extensive area; broad scope
A large area or scope, whether physical, conceptual, or in terms of impact. Often used as a no-adjective to modify nouns.
広範囲(こうはんい)に影響(えいきょう)が及(およ)んだ。
The impact extended over a wide area.
台風(たいふう)は広範囲(こうはんい)にわたって被害(ひがい)をもたらした。
The typhoon caused damage over an extensive area.
この薬(くすり)は広範囲(こうはんい)の細菌(さいきん)に効果(こうか)があるとされている。
This medicine is said to be effective against a broad range of bacteria.

Usage

Commonly used in news reports, scientific writing, and formal contexts. Often combined with にわたって (over, spanning) or の to modify nouns.

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Synonym: 幅広(はばひろ)い (everyday term)
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Added 2026.3.16 14:42 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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