Translation and Meaning of: 広げる - hirogeru

The word 「広げる」 (hirogeru) is a Japanese verb that carries the meaning of "to expand," "to open," or "to extend." It is often used in everyday contexts, describing the action of increasing the area of something physically, such as opening an umbrella or spreading a towel. 「広げる」 is derived from the expression 「広がる」 (hirogaru), which also means "to spread" or "to extend," but it's used in an intransitive form, indicating something that spreads on its own, while 「広げる」 is the transitive form, indicating that someone is causing the action.

Etymologically, the word 「広げる」 is composed of the kanji「広」, which means "wide" or "broad". This kanji is often used to describe large space or area, and is associated with concepts of breadth and openness. The suffix 「げる」 is a verb that, when attached to a noun or adjective, transforms it into an action of causing or making something be in such a state. The formation of the verb itself suggests the idea of a controlled action to expand or open the space of something.

In the Japanese language, there are numerous expressions and words related to 「広げる」. For example, 「夢を広げる」 (yume wo hirogeru) means "to expand dreams," while 「翼を広げる」 (tsubasa wo hirogeru) translates to "to spread one's wings." These expressions demonstrate both the multicultural nature and the rich imagination that are often associated with the Japanese language and culture, where the idea of expansion and openness is linked to growing potential or reaching new horizons. These metaphorical uses are common and indicate the strong connection between language and the perception of growth and possibility.

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Verb conjugation of 広げる

• 広げる - dictionary form
• 広げます Polite affirmative form
• 広げません - Polite negative form
• 広げた - past form
• 広げて - Gerund form
• 広げよう - imperative form

Synonyms and similar words

• 広がる (Hirogaru) - Spread; expand (referring to something that naturally expands, like a landscape or an idea that spreads)
• 広める (Hiromeru) - Spread; disseminate (to actively promote an idea, information, or content)
• 広げる (Hirogeru) - Expand; open (act to increase the extent of something, such as opening an object or space)
• 広くする (Hiroku suru) - Make broad; widen (refers to the act of making something wider, such as a space or concept)
• 広く広げる (Hiroku hirogeru) - Expand widely; significantly widen (differentiates by emphasizing the degree of breadth when expanding)