include, contain, hold
On'yomi (音読み)
- ガン
- カン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ふく.む
- ふく.める
About this kanji
The kanji 含 means to include, contain, or hold something within. It can be used both as a verb and in compound nouns. For example, 含む (ふくむ) means 'to include' and is commonly used when talking about ingredients or components of something. Another useful compound is 含有 (がんゆう), which translates to 'content' or 'composition,' referring to what is contained in a mixture or formula. Lastly, the verb 含める (ふくめる) means 'to include' and is often used when talking about including someone or something in a group or list. Keep in mind that this kanji implies a sense of enclosing or holding something within.
Built from
Example sentences
この飲み物はアルコールを含む。
This drink contains alcohol.
Meanings across languages
- English
- include, contain, hold
- Tiếng Việt
- bao gồm, chứa đựng, có
- 日本語
- 含む, 含まれる
- 한국어
- 포함하다, 포함하다, 지니다
- 中文
- 包括, 包含, 持有
- id
- termasuk, mengandung, menyimpan
- th
- รวม, บรรจุ, ถือ
- es
- incluir, contener, tener
- fr
- inclure, contenir, détenir
- de
- einschließen, enthalten, halten
- pt
- incluir, conter, manter
Common compounds
- 含有がんゆうcontent, containment
- 含むふくむto include, to contain
- 含めるふくめるto include, to involve
- 成分せいぶんingredient, component
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