Japanese

ゆうふく
Meaning: wealthy; affluent; rich; well-off
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

裕
福

Example sentences

He grew up in a wealthy family and has lived a life without want.
彼は裕福な商人だが、密かに妾を囲っている。
He is a wealthy merchant, but he is secretly keeping a concubine.
裕福な家庭で育ったので、彼は少し世間知らずなところがある。
Having been raised in a wealthy family, he is a bit ignorant of the ways of the world.
彼は裕福な商人の娘を娶った
He married the daughter of a wealthy merchant.
彼は裕福な家庭に生まれた。
He was born into a wealthy family.

Usage Notes

Describes a state of being financially well-off. It is slightly more formal than 'kanemochi' (rich person).

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