Signification
A vast expanse of sea.
Contexte culturel
The sea is often personified in Japanese culture as a motherly but powerful figure. The phrase '{海|うみ}は{広|ひろ}いな' is the opening of a famous children's song that every Japanese person knows. In Okinawa, the 'wide sea' is often referred to as 'Uruma', and its vastness is celebrated in 'Sanshin' music, representing the connection to other islands. In anime like 'One Piece', the '{広い|ひろい}{海|うみ}' represents the ultimate stage for freedom and the pursuit of dreams, contrasting with the 'narrow' life on land. The sea is seen as a place of purification ({Misogi}). The vastness of the ocean is believed to be able to wash away all impurities.
The 'I' Rule
Remember that {広い|ひろい} is an i-adjective. You can put it directly before {海|うみ} without any extra words.
Don't use 'Ookii'
While people will understand you, saying '{大|おお}きい{海|うみ}' sounds like a 5-year-old. Use '{広い|ひろい}' to sound more natural.
Signification
A vast expanse of sea.
The 'I' Rule
Remember that {広い|ひろい} is an i-adjective. You can put it directly before {海|うみ} without any extra words.
Don't use 'Ookii'
While people will understand you, saying '{大|おお}きい{海|うみ}' sounds like a 5-year-old. Use '{広い|ひろい}' to sound more natural.
Poetic usage
If you want to sound very poetic, use '{大海原|おおうなばら}' instead of '{広い|ひろい}{海|うみ}'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective form.
{海|うみ}はとても（ ）です。
Since the sentence ends with 'desu', we need the dictionary form of the i-adjective.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I saw a vast sea'?
Choose the best option:
'Hiroi' is the standard adjective for the sea's expanse.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {沖縄|おきなわ}の{海|うみ}はどうでしたか？ B: （ ）。
The question is in the past tense ('doushitara desu ka'), so the answer must be in the past tense.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercices{海|うみ}はとても（ ）です。
Since the sentence ends with 'desu', we need the dictionary form of the i-adjective.
Choose the best option:
'Hiroi' is the standard adjective for the sea's expanse.
A: {沖縄|おきなわ}の{海|うみ}はどうでしたか？ B: （ ）。
The question is in the past tense ('doushitara desu ka'), so the answer must be in the past tense.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, if the lake is very large and you want to emphasize its surface area, you can say '{広い|ひろい}{湖|みずうみ}'.
'Hiroi' is common and everyday. 'Koudai' is formal, grand, and often used in literature or to describe vast landscapes.
Yes! '{広い|ひろい}{部屋|へや}' means a spacious room. It's the same word.
You say '{海|うみ}は{広|ひろ}かったです' (Umi wa hirokatta desu).
Expressions liées
{深|ふか}い{海|うみ}
contrastDeep sea
{青|あお}い{海|うみ}
similarBlue sea
{広大|こうだい}な{海|うみ}
specialized formVast ocean
{狭|せま}い{海|うみ}
contrastNarrow sea/strait
