Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to become moist, to be moistened, to become damp, to get wet.
  2. to profit (from), to benefit, to become prosperous, to flourish, to be made rich.
  3. to be refreshed (of one's mind), to be enriched (of one's heart).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
潤う うるおう
 
霑う うるおう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

wet, be watered, profit by
ジュン うるお.う うる.む (8th, N1)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
intercalation, illegitimate throne
ジュン うるう (Kentei Pre-1)
gate, counter for cannons
モン かど と (2nd, N2)
king, rule, magnate
オウ -ノウ おお (1st, N3)