godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Physical act of adding moisture to something, often with a nuance of restoring or providing beneficial moisture. Common with objects like throat, skin, soil, or cloth.
のどを潤すために水を飲んだ。
I drank water to moisten my throat.
雨が乾
The rain moistened the dry earth.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
enrich; benefit; bring prosperity to
Figurative use: to bring financial or cultural benefit, to enrich life or a community. Often used with objects like 生活, 国, 心, or 財布.
芸術は私たちの心を潤してくれる。
Art enriches our hearts.
新しい産業が地域経済を潤した。
The new industry brought prosperity to the local economy.