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How to say "Abundance" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "abundance", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
潤沢
じゅんたく (juntaku)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
ふんだん
ふんだん (fundan)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "abundance" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 潤沢 and ふんだん.
In Japanese, 潤沢 (じゅんたく (juntaku)) is typically associated with "abundance, richness, ample supply" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents A somewhat formal word, often used in business or economic contexts to describe a plentiful supply of resources, funds, or information..
On the other hand, ふんだん (ふんだん (fundan)) maps to "abundance, plenty, in large quantities, lavishly" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Often used to describe something existing or being used in generous or plentiful amounts. Can be used with 「に」. A literal translation of "abundance" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "潤沢"
この会社は潤沢な資金を持っているため、新しいプロジェクトを始めることができる。
This company has ample funds, so it can start new projects.
Bilingual Context for "ふんだん"
このケーキは、イチゴをふんだんに使っています。
This cake uses a generous amount of strawberries.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この会社は ＿＿＿ な資金を持っているため、新しいプロジェクトを始めることができる。" (Meaning: "This company has ample funds, so it can start new projects.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "潤沢" fits here because it means "abundance, richness, ample supply" in the context of: "This company has ample funds, so it can start new projects.". "ふんだん" represents "abundance, plenty, in large quantities, lavishly".