JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
拡 — broaden
- Reading
- カク・コウ・ひろ.がる・ひろ.げる・ひろ.める
- Meaning
- broaden; extend; expand; enlarge
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
拡 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カク・コウ・ひろ.がる・ひろ.げる・ひろ.める and it means broaden; extend; expand; enlarge. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
拡 appears in everyday japanese words such as 拡散 (scattering), 拡充 (expansion) and 拡張 (expansion).
Japanese words containing 拡
Frequently asked questions
What does 拡 mean in Japanese?
拡 means broaden; extend; expand; enlarge in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 拡 read?
拡 is read カク・コウ・ひろ.がる・ひろ.げる・ひろ.める. Reading it inside real words — 拡散 and 拡充 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 拡 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 拡 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 拡 in a word?
A common word containing 拡 is 拡散 (かくさん) — "scattering". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 拡 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 拡 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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