wide-open; gaping
Describes a physical space or opening that is completely open, without obstruction. Often used for doors, windows, or containers left wide open.
The window is wide open and the breeze comes through nicely.
I went out leaving the door wide open.
Describes a person's attitude or personality as unreserved, straightforward, and without concealment. Often used for someone who speaks their mind freely.
She has an open personality and quickly becomes friends with anyone.
Thank you for speaking so candidly.
Standard kanji-kana spelling; the most common written form.
Kana spelling; used when avoiding kanji or for emphasis in casual writing.
Alternate spelling using 広げ instead of ひろげ; less common but seen.
Rarely used kanji form; 明け suggests 'bright/open' but is not standard.
Derived from the verb 開ける (to open) with the emphatic suffix っぴろげ, which intensifies the sense of being wide open. The exact origin of っぴろげ is uncertain, but it likely evolved from a colloquial or dialectal form emphasizing extent.