English–Japanese

“be rich in” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitomu

Example

この本は写真に富んでいます。ko no hon wa sha shin ni to n de i ma su

This book is rich in photographs.

Illustration for 富む (be rich in)

How to say “be rich in” in Japanese

“Be rich in” in Japanese is 富む (tomu).

Describes something as containing a notably large amount of a quality, element, or resource, not merely possessing it.

Full entry for 富む: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 富む

この地域は温泉に富んでいます。ko no chi iki wa on sen ni to n de i ma su

This region is rich in hot springs.

Tips for using 富む

  • The pattern 富んだ (tonda) plus a noun is common in formal writing, as in 富んだ表現 (tonda hyōgen, "rich expression"), which refers to varied and effective language.

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