Meaning

Primary

To Be Rich In

Alternatives

To Be Abundant In, To Be Wealthy

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means rich so the verb vocab version would be to be rich in.

富む is a formal word that's commonly used in writing. While it can refer to material wealth, it's more commonly used figuratively to describe an abundance of qualities, a place rich in nature or specific resources, or emotional richness or fulfillment.

Reading

とむ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Think about the richest person you know. That person is Tom (とむ). Imagine Tom as being super rich. If you don't know a Tom, think of a famous Tom, like Tom Cruise, who definitely is pretty rich.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 社交性に富む

    very sociable

    バラエティに富む

    rich in variety

    変化に富む

    full of changes

Context Sentences

このサイトの魅力は、バラエティに富むコンテンツだ。

The appeal of this website lies in its rich variety of content.

あの起業家は、知性だけでなく社交性にも富んでいてる。

That entrepreneur is not only intellectually gifted but also socially adept.

変化に富んだ環境でも、フレキシブルに仕事ができる人材を探しています。

We are searching for individuals who can work flexibly even in an environment abundant in change.

Kanji Composition