Korean word

부자

Pronunciation

Romanizationpuja

Meaning

  • nounrich person

Example

그는 부자예요.keu neun pu ja ye yo

He is a rich person.

Illustration for 부자 (rich person)

More examples

그는 언젠가 부자가 되고 싶어 한다.keu neun eon jen ga pu ja ga toe go si peo han da

He wants to become rich someday.

Core concept

A person whose money and property have built up into substantial wealth.

Common phrases

  • 부자가 되다pu ja ga toe da

    become rich

  • 부자 생활pu ja saeng hwal

    rich lifestyle

  • 부자 집안pu ja chi ban

    wealthy family

Similar words

재벌chaebeol: A very rich family or person that owns or manages major companies.
갑부kapppu: A person who has an enormous fortune.
부유층puyucheung: A group of people whose income and property provide a comfortable life.
금수저keumsujeo: A casual term for someone born into a rich family and given many material advantages.

Definition in Korean

많은 재산이나 돈을 가진 사람.ma neun chae sa ni na to neul ka jin sa ram

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines 부 (bu, "wealth") and 자 (ja, "person") to describe someone who has substantial wealth.

Usage tips

  • The word describes a person's financial status, so it does not automatically praise or criticize that person's character.

Opposites

  • 빈곤층pingoncheungpoor peoplenoun
  • 빈민pinminthe poornoun

Related words

  • 부자층pujacheungwealthy classnoun
  • 신흥부자sinheungbujanew richnoun

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