Translation guide
The English word "breadth" refers to width, extent, or range. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese, covering physical width, scope of knowledge, and figurative range.
Describing the width of an object or space.
The most common word for physical width. Used for objects, roads, rivers, etc.
この川の幅はどのくらいですか。
What is the breadth of this river?
Please measure the breadth of the desk.
Specifically horizontal width, often used for screens, furniture, or when distinguishing from height.
The breadth of this TV is 120 cm.
Referring to the wide range of someone's knowledge, experience, or interests.
Noun meaning 'breadth' or 'wide range', often used with 知識 (knowledge) or 経験 (experience).
I am amazed by the breadth of his knowledge.
Common phrase meaning 'broad knowledge'. 幅広い is an adjective meaning 'wide-ranging'.
Can mean 'spread' or 'expanse', used metaphorically for the breadth of something abstract.
Describing the comprehensive nature of something, like a survey or curriculum.
While 広さ (hirosa) means 'width' or 'area', it is less common for abstract 'breadth'. Use 幅広さ or 広範さ for knowledge, experience, etc.
breadth of knowledge (less natural)
breadth of knowledge (natural)
She has a breadth of knowledge.
彼の興味の広がりは無限だ。
The breadth of his interests is limitless.
We offer a curriculum of great breadth.