Japanese word

豊か

Pronunciation

Romajiyutaka

Meaning

  • na-adjectiverich

Example

この国は豊かです。ko no kuni wa yuta ka de su

This country is rich.

Illustration for 豊か (rich)

More examples

この地域は水資源が豊かです。ko no chi iki wa mizu shi gen ga yuta ka de su

This region has abundant water resources.

Core concept

Describes a state in which resources, possibilities, or inner qualities are plentiful enough to make life full and well supplied.

Common phrases

  • 豊かな自然yuta ka na shi zen

    lush natural surroundings

  • 豊かな生活yuta ka na sei katsu

    a fulfilling life

  • 豊かな心yuta ka na kokoro

    a generous spirit

Similar words

豊富hōfu: Describes a large amount or wide range of something available.
裕福yūfuku: Describes a person or household with plenty of money and material comfort.

Definition in Japanese

必要な物や資源が十分にあり、生活や内容が充実しているさま。hitsu yō na mono ya shi gen ga jū bun ni a ri sei katsu ya nai yō ga jū jitsu shi te i ru sa ma

Word origin

The Japanese word 豊か (yutaka) is native in origin; its written form uses 豊 (yutaka, "abundant"), followed by the native ending か (ka).

Usage tips

  • Unlike English rich, 豊か (yutaka) often describes a fulfilling life, a rich natural environment, or a rich inner life, not only financial wealth.

Other meanings

  • abundantna-adjective
  • prosperousna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 豊かさyutakasaabundancenoun

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