How to say 'Luxury' or 'Extravagance' in Japanese | ぜいたく

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Meaning

Luxury, Extravagance

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Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun 'ぜいたく (zeitaku)' refers to luxury or extravagance. It describes something that is indulgent, lavish, or beyond what is necessary. This word often carries a nuance of excess or wastefulness, and it can be used in both positive and negative contexts depending on the situation. For example: Living in luxury is nice, but it's not necessary「ぜいたくに暮らすのはいいけど、必要じゃない」(ぜいたくにくらすのはいいけど、ひつようじゃない). Don't be so extravagant with your money「お金をぜいたくに使わないで」(おかねをぜいたくにつかわないで). The word can also describe actions or behaviors that are overly indulgent, such as spending too much on unnecessary items.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Frequency

4996

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hiragana

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