How to Write 広 (wide, broad, spacious) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 5-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) character 広 (“wide, broad, spacious”), indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. Practice 広 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 広い (ひろい (hiroi) — wide), 広まる (ひろまる (hiromaru) — wide).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (広)
Primary Radical (部首): 广 — まだれ (dotted cliff)
Radical Position: Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare))
Semantic Theme: Halls, shops, courts, broad buildings, and pavilions
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生) (JLPT N4). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 広 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ひろ.い, ひろ.まる, ひろ.める, ひろ.がる, ひろ.げる) when 広 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (5画): With only 5 strokes, 広 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) structure (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 5 strokes under radical 广.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 広
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 広 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 広 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 広 ("wide, broad, spacious") is written with 5 strokes (5画) as a JLPT N4 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 2 (小学2年生)) foundational low-stroke shape (1–5 strokes) indexed under the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) radical. With only 5 strokes, 広 is a foundational shape where center-of-gravity alignment on the Genkō Yōshi (原稿用紙) crosshairs is immediately visible. Anchor the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) structure (Hanging (Tare / 垂) position) cleanly around the center intersection and finish terminal strokes with crisp tome (stop) or harai (sweep) release.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 広?
For 広 (JLPT N4), the Onyomi is コウ and the Kunyomi is ひろ.い, ひろ.まる, ひろ.める, ひろ.がる, ひろ.げる. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (コウ) when 広 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (ひろ.い, ひろ.まる, ひろ.める, ひろ.がる, ひろ.げる) when 広 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 広 includes 広い (ひろい (hiroi) — wide), 広まる (ひろまる (hiromaru) — wide).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 広 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 5 strokes of 広 (wide, broad, spacious), start with the 广 (まだれ (dotted cliff)) in the Hanging (Tare / 垂) (垂 (Tare)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 広 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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