豊

音読おんよみ: ホウ

訓読くんよみ: ゆたか

画数かくすう: 13 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: 豆(まめ / bean radical)

Meaning

Rich, abundant, plentiful — this character often appears in words related to prosperity, harvest, and generosity.


  • 豊作ほうさく — good harvest
  • 豊富ほうふ — abundant, plentiful
  • 豊満ほうまん — voluptuous, full-figured
  • ゆたかな — rich, abundant (used as adjective)
  • 豊漁ほうりょう — good catch (of fish)
  • 豊田とよた — Toyota (a city and surname)
  • 豊潤ほうじゅん — mellow, rich (esp. flavor, expression)
  • 豊年ほうねん — year of abundance

The top part of 豊 resembles a ceremonial vessel (たかつき), with offerings or treasures placed on top. The bottom part 豆 is the radical for “bean,” symbolizing agricultural abundance. Together, 豊 conveys the idea of a bountiful harvest or rich offerings.

この地方ちほう自然しぜんゆたかです。
This region is rich in nature.

今年ことし豊作ほうさくでした。
This year brought a good harvest.

Use “ほう” for compound words and formal contexts (like 豊富・豊作). Use “ゆたか” as a standalone adjective to describe richness or abundance.

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