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Kanji Detail of 富

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Basic Meaning

The kanji 富 primarily signifies "wealth," "abundance," "richness," or "prosperity." It conveys the idea of having an ample supply of resources, be they material possessions, opportunities, or anything else of value. The character encapsulates the concept of being well-off or flourishing.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): (fu) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): とみ(tomi)

Usage Examples

⚫︎富豪(ふごう)(fugou) Translation: Millionaire; very wealthy person. ⚫︎富裕層(ふゆうそう)(fuyuusou) Translation: The affluent; the wealthy class. ⚫︎)(とみ)(tomi) Translation: Wealth; riches; fortune.

Correspondence with Your Native Language

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Origin and Formation

The kanji 富 is a pictophonetic compound character. The upper portion represents a roof or house, and the lower part is a field. The original meaning implied a house filled with grain or crops, suggesting abundance and wealth. Over time, the character evolved to represent the broader concept of richness and prosperity.

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