noun
Physical width of an object, space, or material.
この道の幅は狭い。
This road is narrow.
机の幅を測ってください。
Please measure the width of the desk.
noun
Abstract range of freedom, flexibility, or scope in thought, action, or interpretation.
規則にはある程度の幅がある。
The rules allow some latitude.
彼の考え方には幅がある。
There is breadth in his way of thinking.
noun
Extent of variation, such as price differences, vocal range, or disparity.
価格の幅が大きい。
There is a wide range in prices.
彼女は声の幅が広い。
She has a wide vocal range.
The kanji 幅 originally depicts a piece of cloth and is associated with width. The reading はば is a native Japanese word (kun'yomi) for breadth.