How to Say ‘To spread out; to expand’ in Japanese
ひろがる
hirogaru
[hee-roh-gah-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: Intransitive verb (it spreads). Command form used a lot: [ひろがって].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often used in team sports to teach width and spacing—easy concept word for kids.
Phrase Breakdown
ひろがる
hirogaru
[hee-roh-gah-roo]
to spread out; to expand
In soccer coaching, used for team shape: players ‘ひろがる’ to make the field big and create options.
こうげきのときはひろがる。
When attacking, spread out.
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