Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Abundance, prosperity

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Kanji Story

Imagine a field full of rice plants ready for harvest, representing abundance and prosperity. The rice plants are tall and healthy, symbolizing wealth and plenty.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '豊' is commonly encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N2 and higher levels. Its meaning and usage in various words make it important for both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 宝は豊かな手で運ばれた。

  The treasure was carried with abundant hands.

  たからはゆたかなてではこばれた。

  takara wa yutaka na te de hakobareta.

  Pronunciation

• 国の豊かさは人々の生活に反映される。

  The country's prosperity is reflected in the people's lives.

  くにのゆたかさはひとびとのせいかつにはんえいされる。

  kuni no yutakasa wa hitobito no seikatsu ni han'eisareru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は豊富な知識を持っている。

  He has abundant knowledge.

  かれはほうふなちしきをもっている。

  kare wa houfu na chishiki o motte iru.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '豊' represents abundance and prosperity, and is commonly used in words related to wealth and richness.
• Remember the different readings and their usage. For example, '豊' as 'yutaka' or 'toyo' often refers to something plentiful or bountiful.
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order, which can be helpful in JLPT reading comprehension sections.
• Pay attention to compound words using '豊' as they can have various meanings based on the context.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '豊田' (Toyota) or '豊原' (Toyohara) use the kanji '豊'. It's a common kanji in surnames, often symbolizing wealth or prosperity.