Translation and Meaning of: 含む - fukumu

The word 「含む」 (fukumu) is a Japanese term that carries the meaning of "include," "contain," or "embrace." Etymologically, the composition of this word is quite interesting. 「含む」 is formed by the kanji 「含」 which, by itself, represents the idea of "include" or "contain." This kanji is composed of the radical 「口」 (kuchi), which means "mouth," originally suggesting the idea of something that can be inside or held, associated with the concept of speech or consumption. The kun'yomi reading fukumu refers to the act of including or encompassing something in a broader context.

The use of 「含む」 in the Japanese language encompasses both concrete and abstract contexts. For example, it can refer to physically containing an object within another, such as a box that contains various items. However, it can also be used to indicate the inclusion of more abstract concepts, such as considering opinions or intentions within a group of ideas or decisions. In this sense, 「含む」 becomes a versatile word within the Japanese vocabulary, frequently used in both speech and writing. A common derived word is 「含み」 (fukumi), which can refer to the "understood" or the "implication" of something.

Historically, the use of 「含む」 can be traced back to ancient texts, where it was used to describe the inclusion of elements in everyday scenarios, as well as in philosophical discussions about the nature of reality and the scope of knowledge. In modern Japan, it remains an essential word, used in various areas of daily life, from education to business. Familiarity with concepts such as inclusion and understanding is fundamental in many areas of Japanese culture, and 「含む」 serves as a cornerstone for expressing these ideas.

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Verb conjugation of 含む

• 含む - Dictionary form
• 含む - Form ます
• 含む - negative form
• 含まれる - Passive Form
• 含ませる - Causative Form

Synonyms and similar words

• 含有する (ganyū suru) - It contains something; it generally refers to substances or elements within a whole.
• 包含する (hōgan suru) - Include or encompass something within a broader concept or category.
• 収める (osameru) - To save, store, or include something in a specific space or context.
• 取り込む (torikomu) - Incorporate, absorb or include something in a process or system.
• 持つ (motsu) - To possess or have something does not necessarily involve the idea of inclusion.
• 括る (kakaru) - Join or group elements, but it may not have the connotation of 'include' like the others.

含む

Romaji: fukumu
Kana: ふくむ
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: keep in the mouth; remember if; to understand; to value; shelter; to contain; to understand; to have; to maintain; include; to hug; be carried or carried; be dripping; be full of; be impregnated with

Meaning in English: to hold in the mouth;to bear in mind;to understand;to cherish;to harbor;to contain;to comprise;to have;to hold;to include;to embrace;to be charged or loaded with;to be dripping with;to be full of;to be suffused with

Definition: "Inherent to the other."

Example Sentences - (含む) fukumu

See below some example sentences:

この料理には水気が多すぎる。

Kono ryōri ni wa mizuke ga ōsugiru

This dish has a lot of water.

• この - demonstrative pronoun that means "this" or "this here"
• 料理 - noun that means "cuisine" or "dish"
• に - particle that indicates the action or state of something
• は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 水気 - Noun that means "humidity" or "water"
• が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 多すぎる - Adjective that means "too much" or "excessive"

この料理にはたくさんの野菜が含まれています。

Kono ryōri ni wa takusan no yasai ga fukumarete imasu

In this dish there are many vegetables included.

This dish contains many vegetables.

• この料理 - This food
• には - have
• たくさんの - many
• 野菜 - vegetables
• が - are
• 含まれています - included

この文書は重要な情報を含んでいます。

Kono bunsho wa juuyou na jouhou wo fukundeimasu

This document contains important information.

This document contains important information.

• この文書 - This documentation
• は - is
• 重要な - important
• 情報 - information
• を - direct object
• 含んでいます - contains

この書類には重要な事項が含まれています。

Kono shorui ni wa juuyou na jikou ga fukumarete imasu

This document contains important matters.

• この書類 - This documentation
• には - have
• 重要な - important
• 事項 - Information
• が - are
• 含まれています - included

内部には機密情報が含まれています。

Naibu ni wa kimitsu jōhō ga fukumarete imasu

There is confidential information contained inside.

Internal contains confidential information.

• 内部 (nai-bu) - means "internal" or "within"
• に (ni) - a particle that indicates location or direction
• は (wa) - a particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 機密情報 (kimitsu joho) - means "confidential information"
• が (ga) - a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 含まれています (fukumarete imasu) - means "is included" or "is contained"

大気中には酸素や窒素などが含まれています。

Taiki chuu ni wa sanso ya chisso nado ga fukumarete imasu

The atmosphere contains oxygen and nitrogen.

• 大気中には - means "in the air" in Japanese
• 酸素 - means "oxygen" in Japanese
• や - is a linking particle in Japanese
• 窒素 - means "nitrogen" in Japanese
• など - means "and others" in Japanese
• が - is a subject particle in Japanese
• 含まれています - means "is included" in Japanese

私は彼女を計画に含めた。

Watashi wa kanojo o keikaku ni fukumeru

I included her in the plan.

I included her in the plan.

• 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun that means "I"
• は (wa) - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "I"
• 彼女 (kanojo) - personal pronoun meaning "she"
• を (wo) - direct object particle indicating that "she" is the direct object of the action
• 計画 (keikaku) - noun that means "plan"
• に (ni) - particle that indicates action directed toward a target or objective, in this case, "include in the plan"
• 含めた (hazumeta) - included