English–Japanese
“luxury” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizeitaku
Example
今日は少し贅沢をします。kyō wa suko shi zei taku o shi ma su
I will enjoy a little luxury today.
How to say “luxury” in Japanese
“Luxury” in Japanese is 贅沢 (zeitaku).
Refers to spending or choosing freely for greater comfort and pleasure rather than mere necessity.
Example sentences with 贅沢
休日に昼まで眠るのは、私にとって最高の贅沢です。kyū jitsu ni hiru ma de nemu ru no wa watashi ni to tte sai kō no zei taku de su
Sleeping until noon on a day off is the greatest luxury for me.
Tips for using 贅沢
- In everyday Japanese, 贅沢 (zeitaku) can describe a small extra comfort, such as a better meal or a free afternoon, not only a costly lifestyle.