Meaning of 道楽 in Japanese

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Definition of 道楽

  1. (n, adj-na) pastime; hobby; favorite amusement

    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. (n, vs, adj-na) dissipation; debauchery; loose living; prodigality; indulging in alcohol, women, gambling, etc.; profligacy →Related words: 道楽息子 , 道楽娘
  1. (n) form of gagaku performed while marching →Related words: 雅楽

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