顔の広い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 顔の広い | 顔の広くない |
| Polite | 顔の広いです | 顔の広くないですalso 顔の広くありません |
| Past polite | 顔の広かったです | 顔の広くなかったですalso 顔の広くありませんでした |
| Past | 顔の広かった | 顔の広くなかった |
| Te-form | 顔の広くて | 顔の広くなくて |
| Adverbial | 顔の広く | |
| Conditional | 顔の広ければ | 顔の広くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 顔の広かったら | 顔の広くなかったら |
well known; well connected
Describes a person who has a wide circle of acquaintances and is known by many people. Often used in a positive sense, implying social influence or helpful connections. Related to the expression 顔が広い.
See also: 顔が広い
He is a well-connected person and has acquaintances in various industries.
If you ask her, who is well known, she can introduce you to a good doctor.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana spelling of 広い; less common but still used.
The expression literally means 'face is wide,' metaphorically suggesting a broad social presence. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely derives from the idea of one's face being widely recognized.