Kanji

What does the kanji 弘 mean?

弘 means broad, magnanimous. On'yomi コウ、グ. Kun'yomi ひろ.い.

Quick facts
On'yomiコウ、グ
Kun'yomiひろ.い
Strokes5
Main radical弓
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi コウ、グKun'yomi ひろ.い
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework5 strokes

broad, magnanimous

Memory hook

The bowstring (弓) drawn to its widest, embracing (厶) a great arc — BROAD, VAST.

Main radical

弓bow 3 strokes

Stroke order · 5 strokes

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Look up another word →

Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.