1.
wealthy, affluent, well-off, prosperous
Having more than enough money and material possessions to live comfortably. A neutral, non-flashy way to describe someone who is financially comfortable.
裕福な家庭に育った。
She grew up in a wealthy family.
彼は裕福ではないが、幸せな生活を送っている。
He isn't wealthy, but he leads a happy life.
この地域は比較的裕福な世帯が多く、教育水準も高い。
This area has many relatively affluent households, and the standard of education is also high.
USAGE:
A neutral, respectful way to describe wealth. Less flashy than 金持ち (rich person) and more dignified than {リッチ} (rich). Often used to describe families and backgrounds rather than individuals.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 裕福: wealthy, well-off (dignified, moderate tone)
- 金持ち: rich person (direct, casual)
- 富裕: affluent (formal, often in statistics)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 裕福な家庭: wealthy family
- 裕福な暮らし: affluent lifestyle