Japanese word

幅広い

Pronunciation

Romajihabahiroi

Meaning

  • i-adjectivebroad

Example

彼は幅広い知識を持っています。kare wa haba hiro i chi shiki o mo tte i ma su

He has broad knowledge.

Illustration for 幅広い (broad)

More examples

彼女は幅広い分野で活躍しています。kano jo wa haba hiro i bun ya de katsu yaku shi te i ma su

She is active in a wide range of fields.

Core concept

Describes something that covers many areas or types rather than being limited to one part.

Common phrases

  • 幅広い知識haba hiro i chi shiki

    broad knowledge

  • 幅広い分野haba hiro i bun ya

    a wide range of fields

  • 幅広い経験haba hiro i kei ken

    extensive experience

Similar words

広いhiroi: Has considerable width, extent, or range within a particular field or space.

Definition in Japanese

範囲が広く、多くの分野や種類に及んでいるさま。han i ga hiro ku ō ku no bun ya ya shu rui ni oyo n de i ru sa ma

Word origin

Combines 幅 (haba, "width") and 広い (hiroi, "wide"), forming 幅広い (habahiroi) for a broad range or scope.

Usage tips

  • Broad-minded describes an open attitude, whereas 幅広い (habahiroi) describes the scope of knowledge, experience, interests, or activities.

Other meanings

  • extensivei-adjective
  • wide-rangingi-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 幅広さhabahirosabreadthnoun

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