広場
Meanings
1
public square; plaza; forum
A public open space in a city or town, often paved and used for gatherings, events, or as a landmark.
Let's meet at the square in front of the station.
A market is held in that plaza every weekend.
2
open space; clearing
A broad, open area, not necessarily urban; can refer to a clearing in a forest or a spacious area within a building or park.
There was a small clearing in the forest.
There is an open atrium space in the center of the building.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に広場があるthere is a plaza/open space at ~
There is a plaza in front of the station.
- 広場で〈事〉が行われるan event is held in the square
A festival is held in the square.
- 広場に集まるto gather in the square
Many people gathered in the square.
- 広場を整備するto develop/improve the square
The city developed the plaza in front of the station.