How to say "fruitful" in Japanese

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  • 豊饒ほうじょうCommon
    na-adjective, nounCovers the fertile, productive sense of 'fruitful' — describing land, soil, seas, or harvests that yield abundantly. Use it for natural richness and productivity rather than for efforts or discussions that bear fruit.
  • 実り多いみのりおおい
    i-adjectiveDirectly matches 'fruitful' in the sense of producing good results: a fruitful meeting, year, or collaboration. Its nuance is that of an effort or period yielding many rewards, and it is less common than 豊饒.
    次つぎの20年ねんが私わたしたち皆みなにとってさらに実みのり多おおいものになりますように。↗
    We hope the next 20 years will be even more successful for all of us.
  • 実りあるみのりある
    prenominal modifierFits 'fruitful' and 'rewarding' for experiences, activities, or endeavors that bring meaningful results. Like 実り多い it is less common, and the nuance leans toward something being worthwhile for those involved.
    Best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.
  • 実のあるみのある
    expression, prenominal modifierIts primary sense is 'solid' or 'substantial', so it matches 'fruitful' only marginally — for example content or remarks with real substance. For a fruitful discussion or trip, 実り多い or 実りある is usually the better choice.
    実じつのある勉強べんきょうをしたので、彼かれの平均点へいきんてんは驚おどろくほど上あがりました。↗
    After doing quality work, his average has gone up marvellously.

豊饒 suits fertile, abundant land or harvests; the three 実 words all suggest rewarding outcomes, with 「実り多い」 the closest match for 'fruitful', 「実りある」 for rewarding efforts, and 「実のある」 for substantive content.

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