資産家

• Reading: しさんか
• Romaji: shisanka
• Kanji breakdown: 資 (shi) — resources, capital; 産 (san) — produce, property; 家 (ka) — person, house
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.saɴ.ka/

Meaning

Wealthy person; person of means; someone who possesses significant assets.

A noun referring to a person who owns considerable property or financial assets. More formal and neutral than 金持ち (rich person), and focuses on accumulated wealth and assets rather than income. The suffix 家 (ka) indicates a person characterised by the preceding word. Often used in news, business contexts, and biographical descriptions.

Examples

1. 彼の祖父は地元で有名な資産家だった。 His grandfather was a well-known wealthy landowner in the area.
2. 資産家の多くは不動産投資で財産を築いた。 Many wealthy individuals built their fortunes through real estate investment.
3. その資産家は慈善活動にも積極的に取り組んでいる。 That wealthy individual is also actively involved in charitable work.

Usage Guide

Context: news, business, biography

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 資産 (shisan, assets/property) + 家 (ka, person/expert). The 家 suffix is commonly used to denote a person associated with a particular quality or activity.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal