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弘
On'yomi
コウ・グ
KOU / GU
Kun'yomi
ひろ.い
hiroi
vast · broad · wide
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
弘=
弓厶
bow + 厶
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bow and private. Spreading bow.
Symbolism
Vast, spread, propagate. Represents spreading.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
弘く広める
ひろくひろめる
To spread widely
Disseminating broadly
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弘 mean in Japanese?
弘 means vast, broad, wide.
How do you read 弘?
On'yomi: コウ、グ (KOU, GU). Kun'yomi: ひろ.い (hiroi).
How many strokes does 弘 have?
弘 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 弓 (bow).
Is 弘 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 弘 (vast, broad, wide) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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