Japanese

ひろば
Meaning: square; plaza; open space
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

広
場

Example sentences

Children are running around energetically in the square in front of the station.
公園の広場には、有名な科学者の銅像が立っている。
In the park square stands a bronze statue of a famous scientist.
明日の朝、駅の広場に集合してください。
Please gather at the station square tomorrow morning.
広場は人々で埋め尽くされた
The square was filled with people.
村人たちが広場に集まっている。
The villagers are gathered in the square.
観光客はガイドの説明を聞きながら、城内の広場を見学した。
The tourists toured the plaza inside the castle while listening to the guide's explanation.
デモ隊が広場を占拠し、通行が妨げられた。
Protesters occupied the square, and passage was blocked.
広場には大きな群衆が集まっていた。
A large crowd had gathered in the square.
公園の広場にはたくさんの鳩が集まっている。
Many pigeons are gathered in the park square.
警察はデモ隊を広場に封じ込めた
The police contained the protesters in the square.

Usage Notes

Refers to a wide, open public area, often in a city or town.

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