有う徳とく

na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

virtuous; rich

Describes a person of moral virtue and often implies material wealth as a result of that virtue. The two glosses are closely linked in this word's traditional meaning. Rare in modern conversation; mostly found in literary or formal contexts.

• 彼かれは有う徳とくの人じん物ぶつとして知しられている。

  He is known as a person of virtue and wealth.

• 有う徳とくな行おこないが地ち域いきに認みとめられた。

  His virtuous deeds were recognized by the community.