Japanese word

含む

Pronunciation

Romajifukumu

Meaning

  • verbinclude

Example

この料理は魚を含みます。ko no ryō ri wa sakana o fuku mi ma su

This dish includes fish.

Illustration for 含む (include)

More examples

この旅行プランには朝食が含まれています。ko no ryo kō pu ra n ni wa chō shoku ga fuku ma re te i ma su

Breakfast is included in this travel plan.

Core concept

It presents an item as being inside a larger set or whole, whether physically present or counted as part of it.

Common phrases

  • 税を含むzei o fuku mu

    include tax

  • 送料を含むsō ryō o fuku mu

    include shipping

  • 手数料を含むte sū ryō o fuku mu

    include a service fee

Similar words

含めるfukumeru: To treat something as part of a larger set or total.
入れるireru: To place something in a group, list, container, or arrangement.
盛り込むmorikomu: To add planned details or features to a document, program, or product.

Definition in Japanese

全体の中に、ある物事を入れてその一部とする。zen tai no naka ni a ru mono goto o i re te so no ichi bu to su ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 含む (fukumu) is attested in Old Japanese as pukumu with the sense of holding something within, while its deeper origin remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • On menus and product information, 含む (fukumu) often identifies an ingredient that forms part of a dish or product, which makes the verb useful for understanding contents and allergy notices.

Other meanings

  • containverb

Opposites

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