末すえ広ひろ

noun

spreading out like an open fan

Describes a shape or pattern that widens gradually from a narrow point, like an open folding fan. Often used in design, architecture, or descriptive contexts.

• この通とおりは末すえ広ひろがりになっていて、奥おくに行いくほど広ひろくなる。

  This street spreads out like an open fan, getting wider the further you go.

noun

becoming prosperous; flourishing

Figurative use based on the fan shape: prosperity that expands over time. Often used in celebratory or auspicious contexts, such as business names or New Year greetings.

• 末すえ広ひろの繁はん栄えいを祈き念ねんして、この店みせを開ひらきました。

  We opened this shop with prayers for ever-expanding prosperity.

noun

folding fan; ceremonial folding fan

Refers to the physical object, especially a formal or ceremonial folding fan. In modern Japanese, 扇子 (せんす) is the more common word for a folding fan; 末広 is somewhat literary or traditional.

• 能のう舞ぶ台たいで、末すえ広ひろを手てにした演えん者じゃが静しずかに舞まう。

  On the Noh stage, a performer holding a ceremonial folding fan dances quietly.