豊か

• Reading: ゆたか
• Romaji: yutaka
• Kanji breakdown: 豊 (hou/yuta) — abundant, rich, bountiful
• Pronunciation: /jɯ.ta.ka/

Meaning

Abundant; plentiful; rich; ample. Describes a state of having more than enough of something.

A na-adjective that takes な before nouns (豊かな自然 = abundant nature). Used for both material wealth (豊かな国 = wealthy country) and non-material richness (豊かな心 = rich heart/spirit, 表情が豊か = expressive). Has a warm, positive nuance suggesting fullness and prosperity.

Examples

1. この地域は自然が豊かで住みやすいです。 This area is rich in nature and easy to live in.
2. 豊かな経験を持っている人から学びたい。 I want to learn from people with a wealth of experience.
3. 日本は水が豊かな国です。 Japan is a country with abundant water resources.

Usage Guide

Context: nature, society, personal qualities

Tone: positive

Origin & History

The kanji 豊 depicts a tall vessel filled with grain offerings. It represents overflowing abundance — a harvest so plentiful it rises high.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal