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.
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).
Describing the comprehensive nature of something, like a survey or curriculum.
Means 'extensiveness' or 'comprehensiveness', suitable for formal contexts.
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.
I am amazed by the breadth of his knowledge.
Common phrase meaning 'broad knowledge'. 幅広い is an adjective meaning 'wide-ranging'.
She has a breadth of knowledge.
Can mean 'spread' or 'expanse', used metaphorically for the breadth of something abstract.
The breadth of his interests is limitless.
The breadth of this survey is commendable.
Phrase meaning 'covering a wide range', often used to modify nouns.
We offer a curriculum of great breadth.
breadth of knowledge (natural)