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expand in Japanese

expand in Japanese is 広がる, 広げる, 拡大 — expand means to make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.

expand in Japanese

広がる
verb
Pronounced: hirogaru
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
広げる
verb
Pronounced: hirogeru
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
拡大
verb
Pronounced: kakudai
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
拡大する
verb
(transitive) To change (something) from a smaller form or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.
広げる
verb
Pronounced: hirogeru
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
拡大
verb
Pronounced: kakudai
(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
展開
verb
Pronounced: tenkai
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
広げる
verb
Pronounced: hirogeru
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
拡大
verb
Pronounced: kakudai
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.
敷衍
verb
Pronounced: fuen
(intransitive) To speak or write at length or in detail.

What does "expand" mean?

  1. verb To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.
    "The company plans to expand into new markets next year."
  2. verb To explain or describe something in greater detail.
    "Could you expand on what you meant by that comment?"

expand in a sentence

  • The company plans to expand into new markets next year.
  • Metal expands when it is heated.
  • Could you expand on what you meant by that comment?

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Frequently asked questions

What is "expand" in Japanese?

"expand" in Japanese is 広がる, 広げる, 拡大. expand means: To make something bigger in size, scope, or amount.

How do you pronounce 広がる?

"expand" in Japanese is 広がる, pronounced "hirogaru".

How do you use "expand" in a sentence?

Example: "The company plans to expand into new markets next year." In Japanese, "expand" is 広がる, 広げる, 拡大.

Are there other ways to say "expand" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "expand": 広がる, 広げる, 拡大, 拡大する, 展開, 敷衍.

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