Translation and Meaning of: 富む - tomu

The Japanese word 「富む」, romanized as "tomu", basically means "to be rich" or "to abound". The etymology of this word is related to the concepts of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. The kanji 「富」 is composed of the radicals 「宀」 (house or roof) and 「田」 (rice field), which together form the idea of a full house, symbolizing wealth and fullness. This kanji carries a semantic load associated with material prosperity, but it can also imply a broader state of mind or condition of well-being or bounty.

In the Japanese language, the term 「富む」 can refer not only to financial wealth but also to abundance in experiences, kindness, or any other aspect of life. This verb, therefore, applies to various situations where there is a perception of fullness or positive excess. For example, a person can be described as "tomu" in joy, wisdom, or friends, capturing the idea that wealth goes beyond tangible goods.

The origin of the use of this term dates back to ancient times, when Japan's agrarian society valued the abundance of resources as a sign of blessings and fortune. During that period, wealth was often measured not only in money but also in harvests, land, and other tangible assets. Thus, the concept of 「富む」 evolved with Japanese society, adapting and remaining relevant in various contexts over time.

The contemporary use of 「富む」 can be found in expressions and phrases that allude to a prosperous life. The word remains significant in different cultural, economic, and even philosophical aspects of modern Japan. This highlights how language reflects and simultaneously shapes cultural perceptions of values such as wealth and abundance.

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Verb conjugation of 富む

• 富む - Dichotomous form
• 富ませる - Transitive form
• 富まれる - passive form

Synonyms and similar words

• 豊かである (yutakadearu) - To be rich, in terms of abundance of resources or goods.
• 裕福である (yuufukudearu) - Being rich usually refers to financial wealth.
• 富裕である (fuyūdearu) - It refers to wealth, often used in a formal or literary manner.
• 金持ちである (kanemochidearu) - To be a rich person, usually used colloquially.
• 財産がある (zaisan ga aru) - To have property or material goods.
• 資産がある (shisan ga aru) - Asset ownership, often used in financial contexts.
• 余裕がある (yoyū ga aru) - To have space or margin, both financially and emotionally.
• 充実している (jūjitsu shite iru) - To be satisfied, in guarantee of a full life rich in experiences.
• 満ち足りている (michi tarite iru) - To be happy and content with what one has.
• 豊富である (hōfu dearu) - To be abundant or rich in variety, not necessarily in financial wealth.

富む

Romaji: tomu
Kana: とむ
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: to be rich; to become rich

Meaning in English: to be rich;to become rich

Definition: Be rich. Be satisfied both materially and spiritually.

Example Sentences - (富む) tomu

See below some example sentences:

彼女の人生は愛と幸福に富んでいる。

Kanojo no jinsei wa ai to kōfuku ni michinde iru

Your life is rich in love and happiness.

• 彼女 - her in Japanese
• の - Possession particle in Japanese
• 人生 - "Life" in Japanese
• は - Japanese topic particle
• 愛 - "愛" em japonês
• と - connection particle in Japanese
• 幸福 - 「幸せ」
• に - Location particle in Japanese
• 富んでいる - "いっぱい" (ippai)

日本の民族は多様性に富んでいます。

Nihon no minzoku wa tayousei ni yondete imasu

The Japanese are diversity.

• 日本の民族 - Japanese people
• は - Topic particle
• 多様性 - Diversity
• に - connecting particle
• 富んでいます - Being rich in