Translation guide
The quality of being rich in various senses: abundance, depth, intensity, or luxuriousness. Japanese expressions depend on what is 'rich'—flavor, color, experience, soil, etc.
Describing deep, full, or intense flavor, often in food or drink.
A common term for depth and body in flavor, especially for broths, sauces, coffee, etc. Often used in food reviews.
This ramen has richness (depth of flavor).
Means 'rich and thick' in taste or texture, like a creamy soup or dense chocolate cake. Can also describe richness in color or atmosphere.
濃厚なチョコレートケーキが好きです。
I like rich chocolate cake.
Literally 'depth', used for a rich, complex flavor that has layers. More subtle than コク.
このワインは深みがある。
This wine has richness (depth).
Describing vivid, deep, or luxurious colors.
Vivid, brilliant, often for bright and rich colors.
鮮やかな赤いドレスですね。
That's a richly red dress.
Literally 'color with depth', used for rich, deep hues.
この絵は深みのある色が美しい。
The richness of color in this painting is beautiful.
Means 'deep' or 'dark' for colors, often implying richness. Can also mean 'thick' for liquids.
濃い青がきれいだ。
The rich blue is beautiful.
Describing a fulfilling, abundant, or culturally deep experience.
General term for abundance, wealth, or richness in life, nature, or culture. Very versatile.
この町は文化の豊かさがある。
This town has cultural richness.
Fulfillment, substance; often used for a rich, well-rounded life or content.
充実した人生を送りたい。
I want to live a rich (fulfilling) life.
Profound depth, often used for cultural or artistic richness that reveals more upon deeper exploration.
日本文化の奥深さに感動した。
I was moved by the richness (depth) of Japanese culture.
Describing fertile, nutrient-rich soil.
Fertile, rich (soil). Often used in agricultural contexts.
この地域の土壌は肥沃だ。
The soil in this region is rich.
Literally 'abundant soil', a more general way to say rich soil.
豊かな土で野菜がよく育つ。
Vegetables grow well in rich soil.
Describing material wealth, luxury, or lavishness.
Affluent, wealthy; describes a person or family's financial richness.
彼は裕福な家庭に生まれた。
He was born into a rich family.
Luxurious, extravagant; often for rich decorations, meals, or lifestyles.
Loanword from English 'rich', used in casual contexts for a rich lifestyle or rich taste.
Describing a full, resonant, or warm sound.
Literally 'rich sound', used for music or voice with depth and fullness.
彼の声はとても豊かだ。
His voice is very rich.
A voice with depth, often low and resonant.
深みのある声で歌う。
She sings with a rich voice.
コク refers to body and depth, often used for savory umami-rich foods. 濃厚 emphasizes thickness and intensity, like a heavy cream sauce. 深み suggests complexity and layers, often for wine or aged products.
The English word 'richness' covers many concepts. Directly translating to 豊かさ may not fit all contexts. Choose the Japanese word that matches the specific type of richness.
We stayed at a rich (luxurious) hotel.
I want to feel rich.