How to say "wealthy" in Japanese

• 裕福ゆうふくCommon
  na-adjective, nounThe default word for the moneyed sense of 'wealthy' — people, families and households with plenty of money. It is the safe choice for an affluent upbringing or a well-off family.
  彼かれの給料きゅうりょうでは裕福ゆうふくになれないだろう。↗

  He won't get fat on his salary.
• 富裕ふゆうCommon
  na-adjective, nounThe same 'wealthy, affluent' sense as 裕福, but in practice you mostly meet it in writing and in set phrases for the well-to-do; in conversation it is seldom the word you want.
  早寝はやね、早起はやおきは人ひとを健康けんこうに、富裕ふゆうに、賢明けんめいにする。↗

  Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
• リッチCommon
  na-adjectiveA casual loanword: usable for rich people, but in daily life it more often describes rich, indulgent food or a luxurious feel, so 裕福 is usually safer for 'wealthy' people.
• 豊かゆたかJLPT N3approx.Common
  na-adjectiveBroader than money: its core sense is abundance, so it paints a life or region as rich in comfort, resources or experience. For specifically moneyed 'wealthy', 裕福 is the more precise pick.
  豊ゆたかな社会しゃかいでは、大部分だいぶぶんの人々ひとびとが高たかい生活せいかつ水準すいじゅんを維持いじしている。↗

  In an affluent society most people have a high standard of living.

Use 裕福 for moneyed people and families; 「豊か」 suggests broader abundance and a comfortable, plenty-filled life; 「リッチ」 is a casual loanword often about rich food or luxury; 富裕 is largely confined to writing and set phrases.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 裕福ゆうふくwealthy
• 富裕ふゆうwealthy
• リッチrich
• 富めるとめるrich
• 豊かゆたかrich
• セレブaffluent
• 持てるもてるrich