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JLPT N1 · 5 strokes

The kanji 弘 — “wide, vast (in names)”

弘 means wide, vast (in names) and is a JLPT N1 kanji. It has 5 strokes and uses the bow radical (弓).

Stroke order · 5 strokes

On'yomi (音読み): コウ、グ
Kun'yomi (訓読み): ひろ(い)
Radical: 弓 · bow
Strokes: 5

How to remember 弘

The twang of a bow (弓) carries far — expansiveness. 弘前 (Hirosaki) is a city famous for cherry blossoms.

Example words with 弘

Kun'yomi readings

弘前ひろさきHirosaki (city)

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