spread
hirogaru
meaning: spread
state
feeling
direction
examples
うわさ、あっという間に広がったね。
uwasa, atto iu ma ni hirogatta ne.
The rumour spread in no time at all. casual
峠を越えると、目の前に海が広がります。
touge o koeru to, me no mae ni umi ga hirogarimasu.
When you cross the pass, the sea opens out in front of you. neutral