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リッチ

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Meanings

1

na-adjective

rich; wealthy; affluent

Describes a person, lifestyle, or thing that is financially rich or luxurious. Often used in a slightly stylish or trendy context.

Antonyms: プア

彼かれはリッチな生せい活かつを送おくっている。
He leads a wealthy lifestyle.
このホテルはとてもリッチな雰ふん囲い気きだ。
This hotel has a very luxurious atmosphere.

Similar words

プア
Antonym for the financial sense; means 'poor' or 'lacking'.
裕ゆう福ふく
A more formal, native Japanese word for 'wealthy', often used in serious contexts.
濃のう厚こう
A native Japanese word for 'rich' in flavor or density, more common in formal descriptions than リッチ.

Etymology

Loanword from English 'rich', used in Japanese since the 20th century.

2

na-adjective

rich (flavor); full-bodied

Used for food and drink with a deep, satisfying flavor. Common in descriptions of desserts, sauces, and coffee.

このチョコレートケーキは味あじがリッチだ。
This chocolate cake has a rich flavor.
リッチなコーヒーが飲のみたい。
I want to drink a rich, full-bodied coffee.