• 広域こういき — wide area
• 広告こうこく — advertisement
• 広場ひろば — plaza, square
• 広大こうだい — vast, immense
• 広報こうほう — public relations

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The character 広 combines a roof-like shape (广) with a phonetic element, originally suggesting a wide shelter or space. It conveys the idea of something broad, open, or spreading — and is used in both physical and abstract senses such as area, influence, or reach.

この部屋はとても広ひろいです。
This room is very spacious.

ニュースは 世界中せかいじゅうに広ひろがった。
The news spread around the world.