含 Kanji – contain
The Japanese kanji 含 can mean contain, include, hold in the mouth, bear in mind, understand, cherish.
Meaning and Readings
How is 含 read?
含 has the onyomi reading ガン and the kunyomi readings ふくむ, ふくめる.
In romaji, these readings can be written as gan, fukumu, fukumeru.
Common Japanese Words Using 含
These common Japanese words contain 含. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 含み（ふくみ） — implication, hidden meaning, latitude, atmosphere, tone, sentiment, inclusion
- 含む（ふくむ） — to contain, to comprise, to have, to hold, to include, to embrace
- 含める（ふくめる） — to include (in a group or scope)
- 含蓄（がんちく） — implication, significance, connotation, depth of meaning, complications of a problem
- 含有（がんゆう） — containing (an ingredient, mineral, etc.)
- 包含（ほうがん） — inclusion, comprehension, implication, containing, covering