範囲
han'i[hã̠ɰ̃i]
The English word 'scope' can be translated into Japanese as 範囲 (han'i).
範囲 is a formal term used to express the range or extent of something. You can also use it to describe a large or extensive scope by combining it with the kanji for wide to form 広範囲.
Meaning: breadth, depth or reach of a subject, extent of applicability or relevance (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express 'the scope of [something]', use the particle の to connect 範囲 to the noun it modifies, such as 範囲の広さ (the breadth of the scope). Additionally, the noun is often paired with specific particles to indicate limits: use 範囲内 to mean 'within the scope' or 'within the range' and 範囲外 to mean 'outside of scope' or 'out of range'.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is han'i.
Did you know?
- In Japanese schools, the phrase 試験範囲 'test scope' is a source of high anxiety, as students often negotiate with teachers to shrink the 範囲 before an exam.
- The kanji 範 in 範囲 originally referred to a model or a pattern to be followed, much like a stencil or a template.
- When discussing a 'scope of work' in business, Japanese professionals often use the loanword スコープ instead of 範囲 to sound more modern or technical.
Examples in context
- 今回テスト範囲広くない？Isn't the scope of the test pretty broad this time?This sentence is useful for asking if the scope of a test is broad using 範囲.Tatoeba #3559188 by tommy_san, translation #7910868 by CM
- これは私の想像の範囲を超えている。This is beyond the scope of my imagination.This sentence is useful for describing something that is beyond the scope of one's imagination using 範囲.Tatoeba #218301 by small_snow, translation #55613 by AlanF_US
- この提案の範囲について話し合いましょう。Let's discuss the scope of this proposal.
- 調査の範囲をもう少し狭める必要があります。Chousa no han'i o mou sukoshi sebameru hitsuyou ga arimasu.It is necessary to narrow the scope of the investigation a little more.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing the details of a research project.
- 大翔 Hirotoこのプロジェクトの範囲はどこまでですか？Kono purojekuto no han'i wa doko made desu ka?What is the scope of this project?
- 結衣 Yui来月の予算内で行えることまでです。Raigetsu no yosan nai de okoeru koto made desu.It is up to what can be done within next month's budget.
- 大翔 Hirotoなるほど、範囲が分かりました。Naruhodo, han'i ga wakari mashita.I see, I understand the scope now.
- 結衣 Yui大翔さん、資料をまとめておいてください。Hiroto-san, shiryou o matomete oite kudasai.Hiroto, please summarize the documents.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 範囲, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
