How to say "spacious" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 広いひろいi-adjectiveThe all-purpose adjective for physical extent: a room, house, road, or stretch of land that is wide, vast, or simply large. Use it when you want to state size plainly.
- 広々ひろびろadverb (with と), suru verb, na-adjectivePaints the impression of open, airy space rather than stating a plain measurement: a room, park, or landscape that feels expansive. It conveys that feeling more vividly than 広い.
- 手広いてびろいi-adjectiveA straightforward word for a roomy physical space: a house or room with space to spare. In this sense it is close to 広い and a perfectly good choice.
- adverb (with と), suru verbCovers the relaxed, comfortable side of 'spacious': clothing that fits loosely, or a room or seat that feels open and unhurried. It stresses ease and comfort more than sheer size.
Use 「広い」 as the all-purpose adjective for physical size, 広々 for the vivid impression of open, airy space, 「手広い」 to stress roominess, as of a house or room, and 「ゆったり」 for loose, comfortable spaciousness.
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