Japanese

ぜいたく
Meaning: luxury; extravagance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

贅
沢

Example sentences

I want to indulge in luxury at an expensive restaurant once in a while.
いいじゃないか、たまには贅沢しても。
It's fine, isn't it? To splurge once in a while.
贅沢の極みを尽くす。
To reach the height of luxury.
秋の夜長に読書を楽しむのは、最高の贅沢だ。
Enjoying reading during the long autumn nights is the ultimate luxury.
彼は栄耀栄華を極め、贅沢な暮らしを送った。
He reached the height of prosperity and lived a life of luxury.
高級な雲丹を贅沢に味わう。
Savoring high-quality sea urchin in a luxurious way.
独裁者は国民の膏血を絞って贅沢な暮らしをしている。
The dictator lives a luxurious life by squeezing the blood and sweat of the people.
贅沢はできないが、家族と健康に暮らせる今の生活は三平二満と言える。
I can't live luxuriously, but my current life where I can live healthily with my family can be called 'frugal satisfaction'.
贅沢を捨て、藜羹に甘んじる生活を送る。
To cast aside luxury and live a life content with humble meals.
贅沢の限りを尽くしたその宮殿では、黄金を土塊のように扱う金塊珠礫の有様だった。
In the palace where every luxury was exhausted, it was a scene of gold being treated like clumps of earth and gems like pebbles.

Usage Notes

Refers to spending more money or resources than necessary, or desiring more than what is needed. It can also describe a high-class, luxurious atmosphere.

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