No. 1,597 in Japanese
幅広い
Wide-ranging; broad.
In a sentence
この講座は幅広い年齢の人々に対応しています。
This course accommodates people of a wide range of ages.
In this sentence, "幅広い" is used to describe the variety (wide range) spanning ages.
彼女の専門分野は非常に幅広い。
Her area of expertise is remarkably broad.
Here, "幅広い" emphasizes the expansiveness of her knowledge and skills.
幅広い興味を持つことは、人生を豊かにする。
Having a wide range of interests enriches life.
In this context, "幅広い" relates to the diversity of interests one can have.
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