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[どう(道)·らく(楽)]
douraku
noun, na adjective, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 道楽

noun, na adjective
  1. pastime; hobby; favorite amusement
noun, suru verb, na adjective
  1. dissipation; debauchery; loose living; prodigality; indulging in alcohol, women, gambling, etc.; profligacy
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Definition and Synonyms for 道楽

Avocation an auxiliary activity
Synonyms: ホビー, 趣味, 道楽, 道楽

Meanings for each kanji in 道楽

» road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings
» music; comfort; ease

Categories 道楽 is a member of

Interest a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
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Sample Sentences for 道楽

It can hardly be called research... just an amateur's hobby, I'm ashamed to say.
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Let's live it up!
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