富裕層
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Meanings
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wealthy people; the rich
Refers to the socioeconomic stratum of wealthy individuals, often used in discussions of inequality, luxury markets, or tax policy.
Luxury apartments targeting the wealthy are increasing.
The gap between the rich and the poor is widening.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が富裕層になるfor someone to become part of the wealthy class
He succeeded in business and became part of the wealthy class.
- 富裕層向けの〈物〉a product/service aimed at the wealthy
This hotel offers services aimed at wealthy clients.
- 富裕層に課税するto tax the wealthy
The government indicated a policy of increasing taxes on the wealthy.
- 富裕層が増える/減るfor the wealthy population to increase/decrease
In recent years, the wealthy population has been rapidly increasing in Asia.