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VocabJLPT N2

luxury

Nounな-AdjectiveSuru Verb

Definitions

1. luxury
2. extravagance
3. to live in luxury
4. lavish (use of something)

This noun and na-adjective describes luxury, extravagance, or indulgence — spending or living in a way that goes beyond what is necessary. It can be used to describe lavish goods, rich food, or a lifestyle that is considered overly comfortable or wasteful.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Going to a hot spring on the weekend feels like a bit of a luxury, I suppose.

Sentence 2

A walk where you don't buy anything might just be the greatest luxury of all.

Sentence 3

Some days, just being able to sleep feels like a luxury.

Sentence 4

On evenings when the shadows stretch long, I feel like time itself is a luxury.

Sentence 5

"Luxury is the enemy" — who decided that, exactly?