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道楽
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 道楽.
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Entry
1
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement
Examples
研究というほどでも・・・素人の道楽ですよ、おはずかしい。
It can hardly be called research... just an amateur's hobby, I'm ashamed to say.
2
Derogatory
dissipation; debauchery; loose living; prodigality; indulging in alcohol, women, gambling, etc.; profligacy
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