Synonym Nuance VS
How to say "Contain" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "contain", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
含む
ふくむ (fukumu)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
胚胎
はいたい (haitai)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "contain" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 含む and 胚胎.
In Japanese, 含む (ふくむ (fukumu)) is typically associated with "to contain; to include; to hold in the mouth; to imply" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to containing, including, or implying certain elements or ingredients. Also means holding water or a concept inside. Often used as ～を含む or 税金を含む. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To include! "My future retirement plan naturally includes you as my beloved wife, Haruka-san!" ...っ! M-My name included in your retirement! B-Baka! That's too far in the future! But... since I am definitely included, make sure your daily life calendar is also 100% filled with me! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ふくむ（含む）よ！『僕の生涯の全生命計画（ライフプラン）には、ハルカさんとの甘い結婚生活が当然の初期設定として含まれています！』って…っ！結婚生活の初期設定！バカ！/// さらっと一生を拘束するようなこと言うんじゃないの！…でも、私のライフプランにも、あんたとの甘い新婚生活しか含まれてないんだから、一生かけて責任を取りなさい！』.
On the other hand, 胚胎 (はいたい (haitai)) maps to "to contain in embryo" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "contain" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "含む"
このレストランのディナーコースの表示価格は、消費税とサービス料を全て_______お得な金額になっています。
The displayed price of this restaurant's dinner course is a great value amount including all consumption tax and service charge.
Bilingual Context for "胚胎"
毎日、日本語を練習するために胚胎。
Every day, I contain in embryo to practice Japanese.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "このレストランのディナーコースの表示価格は、消費税とサービス料を全て_______お得な金額になっています。" (Meaning: "The displayed price of this restaurant's dinner course is a great value amount including all consumption tax and service charge.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "含む" fits here because it means "to contain; to include; to hold in the mouth; to imply" in the context of: "The displayed price of this restaurant's dinner course is a great value amount including all consumption tax and service charge.". "胚胎" represents "to contain in embryo".