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“expanse” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihirogari

Example

空の広がりが美しいです。sora no hiro ga ri ga utsuku shi i de su

The expanse of the sky is beautiful.

Illustration for 広がり (expanse)

How to say “expanse” in Japanese

“Expanse” in Japanese is 広がり (hirogari).

It describes something extending outward or across a broad area, distance, or range.

Full entry for 広がり: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 広がり

この窓から、街の広がりがよく見えます。ko no mado ka ra machi no hiro ga ri ga yo ku mi e ma su

I can clearly see the city's expanse from this window.

Tips for using 広がり

  • In English, expanse often sounds more literary than area or extent, while 広がり (hirogari) commonly describes a broad visual field such as a sky, sea, or landscape.

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