お金持ち
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Noun formed from 『お金』 (okane, 'money') + 『持ち』 (mochi, 'holder'). Used to describe someone who has a lot of money or wealth.
Theme
User and their colleague Taro are chatting about financial goals and lifestyle during a lunch break at work.
お金持ち
おかねもち
rich person
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a person holding a big bag of money — they're an 'お金持ち' (okane mochi, 'rich person'). 'Mochi' sounds like 'mochi' (rice cake), but here it means 'holding' money!
Cultural Note
In Japan, wealth is often discussed subtly. 『お金持ち』 (okane mochi, 'rich person') is a polite term, but direct talk about money can be considered impolite in casual conversation.
Forms
Base: お金持ちNoun formed from 『お金』 (okane, 'money') + 『持ち』 (mochi, 'holder'). Used to describe someone who has a lot of money or wealth.