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How to Say ‘Is included’ in Japanese

含まれています

ふくまれています

💬 Usage Tip: [含まれています] (fukumareteimasu) is a passive form emphasizing inclusion.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Understanding passive forms is important as they are often used for polite communication in Japan.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

含まふくま

[fukuma]

included

Contained as a component or part of something.

Example

料金に食事が含まれている。

Meals are included in the fee.

[re]

is

Used to indicate a state of being.

Example

彼は部屋にいる。

He is in the room.

[te]

particle used for

A particle used to continue a thought or indicate action.

Example

彼女は走っている。

She is running.

[i]

is

Used to indicate a state of being.

Example

犬が外にいる。

The dog is outside.

ますます

[masu]

is

Ending for polite present tense.

Example

彼は元気です。

He is well.

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