豊かさ
yutakasa
The Japanese word for abundance is 豊かさ (yutakasa).
豊かさ is used to refer to the abstract state of being rich or abundant, often describing qualities such as spiritual, cultural or material richness.
Meaning: large quantity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
豊かさ is an abstract noun and is typically used to describe qualities like spiritual, cultural or material richness rather than a countable number of physical objects.
How do you pronounce it?
yutakasa
Did you know?
- The kanji 豊 used in 豊かさ features a visual structure that anciently represented a vessel or a container filled with offerings, symbolizing a surplus of goods.
- Unlike in English, where 'abundance' can sometimes imply 'too much', 豊かさ almost always carries a positive, graceful connotation.
- In Japanese culture, the concept of 'spiritual abundance' often relates to 心 (kokoro), implying that a rich heart is more valuable than material wealth.
Examples in context
- 資源は豊富です。Resources are abundant.
- 彼は財産が豊富です。He has abundant wealth.
- 水は十分あります。There is an abundance of water.
- プレゼントが沢山あります。There are plenty of presents.
- 料理はたっぷり食べてください。Please eat plenty of food.
- 自然の豊かさを感じます。shizen no yutakasa o kanjimasu.I feel the abundance of nature.
- 心の豊かさが大切です。kokoro no yutakasa ga taisetsu desu.Spiritual abundance is important.
- その土地の豊かさを知りたい。sono tochi no yutakasa o shiritai.I want to know the abundance of that land.
Example conversation
Hiyori and Daisho are discussing their values during a walk in the park.
- 陽葵 Himari豊かな生活とは何だと思いますか？Yutakana seikatsu to wa nan da to omoimasu ka?What do you think a rich life is?
- 大翔 Hirotoお金より心の豊かさが重要だと思います。Okane yori kokoro no yutakasa ga jūyō da to omoimasu.I think abundance of the heart is more important than money.
- 陽葵 Himari私もそう思います。大翔さんは優しいですね。Watashi mo sō omoimasu. Daisho-san wa yasashii desu ne.I think so too. You are kind, Daisho.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう、陽葵さん。Arigatō, Hiyori-san.Thank you, Hiyori.
