Translation guide
The quality of being rich in various senses: abundance, depth, intensity, or luxuriousness. Japanese expressions depend on what is 'rich'—flavor, color, experience, soil, etc.
Describing deep, full, or intense flavor, often in food or drink.
A common term for depth and body in flavor, especially for broths, sauces, coffee, etc. Often used in food reviews.
このラーメンはコクがある。
This ramen has richness (depth of flavor).
Means 'rich and thick' in taste or texture, like a creamy soup or dense chocolate cake. Can also describe richness in color or atmosphere.
I like rich chocolate cake.
Literally 'depth', used for a rich, complex flavor that has layers. More subtle than コク.
This wine has richness (depth).
Describing vivid, deep, or luxurious colors.
Vivid, brilliant, often for bright and rich colors.
That's a richly red dress.
Literally 'color with depth', used for rich, deep hues.
The richness of color in this painting is beautiful.
Means 'deep' or 'dark' for colors, often implying richness. Can also mean 'thick' for liquids.
Describing a fulfilling, abundant, or culturally deep experience.
General term for abundance, wealth, or richness in life, nature, or culture. Very versatile.
This town has cultural richness.
Fulfillment, substance; often used for a rich, well-rounded life or content.
Profound depth, often used for cultural or artistic richness that reveals more upon deeper exploration.
I was moved by the richness (depth) of Japanese culture.
Describing fertile, nutrient-rich soil.
Describing material wealth, luxury, or lavishness.
Affluent, wealthy; describes a person or family's financial richness.
He was born into a rich family.
Luxurious, extravagant; often for rich decorations, meals, or lifestyles.
Loanword from English 'rich', used in casual contexts for a rich lifestyle or rich taste.
Describing a full, resonant, or warm sound.
コク refers to body and depth, often used for savory umami-rich foods. 濃厚 emphasizes thickness and intensity, like a heavy cream sauce. 深み suggests complexity and layers, often for wine or aged products.
The English word 'richness' covers many concepts. Directly translating to 豊かさ may not fit all contexts. Choose the Japanese word that matches the specific type of richness.
The rich blue is beautiful.
充実した人生を送りたい。
I want to live a rich (fulfilling) life.
We stayed at a rich (luxurious) hotel.
I want to feel rich.