ふんだんに

• Reading: ふんだんに
• Romaji: fundan ni
• Pronunciation: /ɸɯɴ.daɴ.ni/

Meaning

Abundantly; plentifully; lavishly. Using or having a large amount of something without restraint.

An adverb describing generous, unrestricted use of resources: ふんだんに使う (use lavishly), ふんだんに盛り込む (pack in generously). Often used with food, materials, and abstract resources like time or money. Carries a positive connotation of abundance and generosity, unlike 大量に (tairyō ni, in large quantities) which is more neutral.

Examples

1. 地元の新鮮な食材をふんだんに使った料理だ。 It's a dish made with an abundance of fresh local ingredients.
2. このケーキにはバターがふんだんに入っている。 This cake is loaded with butter.
3. 予算をふんだんに使えるプロジェクトは珍しい。 Projects where you can spend lavishly are hard to come by.

Usage Guide

Context: cooking, resources, description

Tone: generous

Origin & History

Of Japanese origin, possibly derived from an older expression meaning 'overflowing.' It has been used since the Edo period to describe abundance and plenty.

Cultural Context

Era: Pre-modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal