Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Spread" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "spread", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
広げる
ひろげる (hirogeru)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
駆け巡る
かけめぐる (kakemeguru)
C1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "spread" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 広げる and 駆け巡る.
In Japanese, 広げる (ひろげる (hirogeru)) is typically associated with "to spread; to extend; to expand; to unfold; to open" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to widening physical spaces, expanding business scope, opening books/maps, or spreading wings. Often used as 事業を広げる or 本を広げる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To expand! "I want to expand the scope of my love for Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To expand the scope of love! B-Baka! Since my doting for you is also maximum and infinite, I forbid you from escaping my sweet boundary! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ひろげる（広げる）！『ハルカさんへの愛の範囲を、宇宙規模に広げていきたいです！』って…っ！そんな広大な範囲を宣言するなんてバカ！私のあんたへの溺愛範囲も無限なんだから、一生私の「愛の腕の中（境界線）」から逃亡禁止よ！』.
On the other hand, 駆け巡る (かけめぐる (kakemeguru)) maps to "to spread quickly (news)" (Syllabus Level: C1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "spread" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "広げる"
彼は新しいビジネスのチャンスを掴むために、アジア市場での販売ネットワークを積極的に_______決断を下しました。
In order to seize new business opportunities, he made the decision to actively expand the sales network in the Asian market.
Bilingual Context for "駆け巡る"
毎日、日本語を練習するために駆け巡る。
Every day, I spread quickly (news) to practice Japanese.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼は新しいビジネスのチャンスを掴むために、アジア市場での販売ネットワークを積極的に_______決断を下しました。" (Meaning: "In order to seize new business opportunities, he made the decision to actively expand the sales network in the Asian market.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "広げる" fits here because it means "to spread; to extend; to expand; to unfold; to open" in the context of: "In order to seize new business opportunities, he made the decision to actively expand the sales network in the Asian market.". "駆け巡る" represents "to spread quickly (news)".