Japanese Word · Intermediate
ひろがる
to spread, to extend
Pronunciation: [çiɾo̞ɡa̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to spread, to extend
Example
雲が威嚇するように頭の上にひろがってきた。
The clouds extended threateningly overhead.
Practice tips
- Practice ひろがる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.