Japanese word

豊富

Pronunciation

Romajihōfu

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveabundant

Example

この町は新鮮な野菜が豊富です。ko no machi wa shin sen na ya sai ga hō fu de su

This town has abundant fresh vegetables.

Illustration for 豊富 (abundant)

More examples

豊富なメニューから、好きな料理を選べます。hō fu na me nyū ka ra su ki na ryō ri o era be ma su

You can choose a dish from the wide range of items on the menu.

Core concept

Describes a state in which something exists in large amounts, leaving plenty available for use.

Common phrases

  • 豊富な品ぞろえhō fu na shina zo ro e

    wide selection

  • 豊富な種類hō fu na shu rui

    wide variety

Similar words

ふんだんfundan: Describes something supplied in a large amount for use or consumption.
豊かyutaka: Describes a state in which valuable things exist in large amounts or varied forms.
潤沢juntaku: Describes a supply that is more than sufficient, especially for funds or other resources.

Definition in Japanese

物や事がたくさんあり、満ち足りているさま。mono ya koto ga ta ku sa n a ri mi chi ta ri te i ru sa ma

Word origin

豊 (hō, "abundance") + 富 (fu, "wealth") forms a Sino-Japanese compound meaning that something exists in great quantity.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, abundant often sounds more formal than ample or plenty of, so it appears frequently in descriptions of resources, food, and information.

Other meanings

  • amplena-adjective
  • richna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 豊富さhōfusaabundancenoun

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