潤(うるお)い

うるおい
noun
moisture; richness; benefit; emotional fulfillment
1. moisture; moistness
the quality of being moist or well-hydrated
肌(はだ)に潤(うるお)いを与(あた)える。
To give moisture to the skin.
潤(うるお)いのある髪(かみ)。
Hair with moisture/glossy hair.
乾燥(かんそう)で潤(うるお)いが足(た)りない。
It lacks moisture due to dryness.
2. richness; emotional fulfillment; comfort
a sense of richness, comfort, or emotional satisfaction in life
生活(せいかつ)に潤(うるお)いがない。
There is no richness in life.
心(こころ)に潤(うるお)いを与(あた)える趣味(しゅみ)。
A hobby that enriches the heart.
日常(にちじょう)に潤(うるお)いをもたらす。
To bring richness to daily life.

USAGE:

  • 潤(うるお)いを与(あた)える (to give moisture/richness)
  • 潤(うるお)いがある/ない (to have/not have moisture/richness)
  • 潤(うるお)いのある〜 (~ with moisture/richness)

SENSE 1 (Physical):

Often used in beauty/skincare contexts:

  • 潤(うるお)い成分(せいぶん) (moisturizing ingredient)
  • 潤(うるお)いケア (moisture care)

SENSE 2 (Figurative):

Describes emotional richness or satisfaction:

  • 生活(せいかつ)に潤(うるお)い (richness in life)
  • 心(こころ)の潤(うるお)い (emotional fulfillment)

RELATED:

  • 潤(うるお)う (to be moist; to profit)
  • 潤(うるお)す (to moisten; to enrich)
  • 渇(かわ)き (thirst; dryness - antonym)
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Added 2026.1.25 18:58
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