NichiDict

広げる

N3
ひろげる
拡げる展げる
[hirogeru]
Illustration for 広げる

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to spread; to extend; to expand; to enlarge; to widen; to broaden

2.IchidanTransitive

to unfold; to open; to unroll; to unwrap

3.IchidanTransitive

to scatter about; to spread around

4.IchidanTransitive

to make flourish; to cause to prosper

Examples

地図を広げて目的地までの道を確認した。

I spread out the map to check the route to the destination.

両腕を広げて友人を歓迎のハグで迎えた。

I spread my arms wide to welcome my friend with a hug.

子供たちが大きく手を広げた

The children spread their arms wide.