Japanese Conversation · Level 35
90 words
Japanese word
広める
Pronunciation
Romajihiromeru
Meaning
- verbspread
Example
この動画は新しい知識を広めます。ko no dō ga wa atara shi i chi shiki o hiro me ma su
This video spreads new knowledge.
More examples
市は新しい制度を市民に広めています。shi wa atara shi i sei do o shi min ni hiro me te i ma su
The city is promoting the new system among its residents.
Core concept
It makes something reach a wider range of people or places, often by spreading information, ideas, or practices.
Common phrases
知識を広めるchi shiki o hiro me ru
spread knowledge
うわさを広めるu wa sa o hiro me ru
spread a rumor
考えを広めるkanga e o hiro me ru
spread an idea
Similar words
広げるhirogeru: To make something reach more people, places, or areas.
流布するrufusuru: To spread information, beliefs, or rumors widely among many people.
拡散するkakusansuru: To spread information or content rapidly across a wide network.
宣伝するsendensuru: To make a product, service, or idea known through public presentation.
Definition in Japanese
人や集団に情報や知識などを広く行き渡らせる。hito ya shū dan ni jō hō ya chi shiki na do o hiro ku i ki wata ra se ru
Word origin
The verb 広める (hiromeru) comes from the older form 広む (hiromu, "to make wide"), with its meaning connected to 広い (hiroi, "wide").
Usage tips
- Unlike 広がる (hirogaru), which describes something spreading without a direct spreader, 広める (hiromeru) presents someone as actively extending it to others.
Other meanings
- popularizeverb
- circulateverb
Related words
- 広めhiromespreadingnoun
- 広め方hiromekataway of spreadingnoun
- 広め役hiromeyakupromoternoun