Translation guide
Describes something rich, abundant, and thriving, often used for vegetation, hair, or growth. Japanese equivalents depend on what is being described.
Describing plants, gardens, forests, or greenery that is thick, healthy, and abundant.
Literally 'green and lush', used for verdant vegetation. Very common and natural.
庭には青々とした芝生が広がっている。
The garden has a luxuriant green lawn.
Describing hair, beards, or animal fur that is full, dense, and healthy-looking.
Means 'abundant' or 'rich', commonly used for thick, luxuriant hair.
彼女は豊かな黒髪をしている。
She has luxuriant black hair.
Describing artistic works, writing, or design that is ornate, elaborate, or richly detailed.
Means 'gorgeous' or 'splendid', often used for luxurious, elaborate decoration or style.
宮殿は華麗な装飾で飾られていた。
The palace was adorned with luxuriant decorations.
Means 'overgrown' or 'thickly growing', often for plants, bushes, or trees. Implies vigorous, sometimes wild growth.
生い茂った木々が道を覆っていた。
Luxuriant trees covered the path.
A more formal or written term for lush, rampant growth of plants.
熱帯雨林には繁茂した植物が見られる。
Luxuriant vegetation can be seen in the tropical rainforest.
An onomatopoeic word describing something fluffy and thick, like hair, fur, or a tail. Casual and vivid.
その犬はふさふさした毛並みをしている。
That dog has a luxuriant coat.
A literary term meaning 'gorgeous' or 'brilliant', used for extremely ornate beauty. Rare in everyday speech.
絢爛たる衣装が舞台を彩った。
Luxuriant costumes adorned the stage.