Translation guide
This guide covers how to express the state of being wealthy or having abundant resources in Japanese, from common adjectives to nuanced phrases.
Describing a person, family, or entity that is financially wealthy.
The most common and natural way to say 'rich person' or 'wealthy'. Can be used as a noun or with だ/です.
I want to become rich.
A slightly more formal adjective meaning 'wealthy' or 'affluent'. Often used in writing or polite speech.
I was born into a wealthy family.
Loanword from English 'rich'. Casual and often used in compound words or trendy contexts.
That person is super rich, right?
Formal term for 'wealthy', often used in economic or statistical contexts.
services for the wealthy
Describing something that is rich in a particular quality, such as nutrients, history, or color.
A pattern meaning 'to be rich in ~'. Attach a noun indicating the abundant quality.
This land is rich in resources.
His stories are rich in humor.
A versatile adjective meaning 'abundant', 'rich', or 'plentiful'. Can describe nature, culture, or emotions.
Describing food that is rich in flavor, fat, or sweetness.
Do not directly translate 'be rich' as リッチである or 富んでいる for financial wealth in casual conversation. Use お金持ち for natural speech.
rich nature
It enriches the heart. (lit. heart becomes rich)
濃厚なチョコレートケーキ
rich chocolate cake