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JLPT N118画 · 18 strokesradical 禾freq #2464

good crops, prosperity, 10**28

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ジョウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • わら
  • ゆたか

Mnemonic

After a rich harvest, the field of rice (禾) flourished abundantly, bringing prosperity and good crops that filled the storehouses to the brim.

About this kanji

The kanji "穣" primarily means good crops or prosperity, capturing the essence of abundance in agriculture. It is commonly used as a noun, expressing the idea of rich harvests. Although it is not often found in compounds, it can be understood in contexts relating to farming and wealth. The kun'yomi readings "わら" (meaning straw) and "ゆたか" (meaning rich or abundant) further emphasize its connection to fertility and prosperity in land. A unique aspect of this kanji is its association with large numerical values, specifically referring to 10 to the power of 28, illustrating a vastness that parallels its agricultural meaning.

Example sentences

  • 今年は豊穣の年だ。

    This year is a year of good crops.

Meanings across languages

English
good crops, prosperity, 10**28
한국어
좋은 작물
中文
丰收
id
hasil baik
th
ผลผลิตที่ดี
es
buenas cosechas
fr
bonnes récoltes
de
gute Erträge
pt
boas colheitas

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