JLPT N3 Intermediate
広まる
To spread or become widely known (news, rumors, trends)
Readings
Other forms
広まります polite form
広まった plain past
広まって te-form
弘まる less common kanji
Intransitive Verb
To Spread / To Become Widespread
Describes the process of abstract concepts like news, customs, or trends permeating a society or group.
Example
その うわさ は 、 あっという間に 学校中 に 広まった 。
That rumor spread throughout the school in an instant.
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