1.
billionaire; multi-millionaire; extremely wealthy person
A person who possesses an enormous fortune. Literally means 'a person of hundreds of millions,' emphasizing vast wealth. Used somewhat colloquially and often in aspirational or storytelling contexts.
彼は億万長者だ。
He is a billionaire.
いつか億万長者になりたいと夢を見ている。
I dream of becoming a billionaire someday.
あの会社の創業者は若くして億万長者になったことで知られている。
The founder of that company is known for becoming a billionaire at a young age.
USAGE:
A four-character compound from 億 (hundred million) + 万 (ten thousand) + 長者 (wealthy person). The word conveys an image of extreme wealth and is used in everyday conversation, media, and storytelling. It does not precisely correspond to "billionaire" or "millionaire" — it simply means fabulously rich.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 億万長者になる (to become a billionaire)
- 億万長者の生活 (a billionaire's lifestyle)