Japanese word

富豪

Pronunciation

Romajifugō

Meaning

  • nounmillionaire

Example

彼は若くして富豪になりました。kare wa waka ku shi te fu gō ni na ri ma shi ta

He became a millionaire at a young age.

Illustration for 富豪 (millionaire)

More examples

その富豪は毎年、慈善団体に多額の寄付をしています。so no fu gō wa mai toshi ji zen dan tai ni ta gaku no ki fu o shi te i ma su

The millionaire donates a large sum to charities every year.

Core concept

Refers to someone who possesses such extensive wealth that money places the person among the wealthy elite.

Common phrases

  • 富豪になるfu gō ni na ru

    become a millionaire

  • 富豪の資産fu gō no shi san

    a millionaire's assets

Similar words

金持ちkanemochi: A person who possesses considerable money or property.
資産家shisanka: A person who possesses and manages considerable assets.
億万長者okumanchōja: A person whose wealth reaches at least one hundred million yen.

Definition in Japanese

莫大な財産を所有する人。baku dai na zai san o sho yū su ru hito

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 富豪 (fugō) combines 富 (fu, "wealth") with 豪 (gō, "powerful"), linking great wealth with exceptional stature.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese reporting, 富豪 (fugō) often presents wealth as a defining public status, so it can sound more formal than an everyday description of a rich person.

Other meanings

  • wealthy personnoun

Opposites

  • 貧者hinjapoor personnoun

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