貧富
Meanings
1
wealth and poverty; rich and poor
Refers to the contrast or coexistence of wealth and poverty, or to rich and poor people collectively. Often used in discussions of economic inequality.
The gap between rich and poor is widening.
This policy affects everyone, regardless of wealth or poverty.
Usage patterns
- 貧富を問わずregardless of whether one is rich or poor
Everyone should be treated equally, regardless of whether they are rich or poor.
Expressions
- 貧富の差wealth gap; economic inequality; social inequality