“To spread” in Japanese
Short answer
To spread in Japanese is “広まる” (hiromaru). Full meaning: to spread, to be propagated.
Other ways to say “To spread” in Japanese
広める
hiromeru to spread, to propagate, to popularize, to disseminate; to broaden, to extend, to widen, to enlarge
広がる
hirogaru to spread (out), to extend, to stretch, to reach to, to get around, to fill (e.g. a space)
広げる
hirogeru to spread, to extend, to expand, to enlarge, to widen, to broaden; to unfold, to open, to unroll, to unwrap; to scatter about, to spread around
伝わる
tsutawaru to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.), to travel, to circulate, to go around, to be passed around, to become known; to be handed down (from generation to generation), to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.), to be brought, to c
言い囃す
iihayasu to spread (e.g. a rumour), to talk about (widely), to make fun of; to sing the praises of, to praise to the skies
燃え移る
moeutsuru (of fire) to spread, to extend itself
塗り広げる
nurihirogeru to spread, to apply
言い散らす
iichirasu to spread (a report)
押し広める
oshihiromeru to spread, to extend, to expand, to propagate; to enlarge on, to amplify (e.g. a theory)
燃え広がる
moehirogaru to spread (of flames)
言いふらす
iifurasu to spread (e.g. a rumor), to circulate, to disseminate
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