おごり
Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
Refers to a luxurious or extravagant state, often implying excess or indulgence.
His lifestyle is the height of luxury.
You should refrain from extravagance.
2
treat (at someone else's expense)
usually written using kana alone
Used when someone pays for another person's meal, drink, etc., as a treat.
It's my treat today.
My senior treated me to lunch.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉のおごりで〈物〉を食べるto eat something as someone's treat
Today we ate yakiniku on the manager's treat.
- 奢りに慣れるto become accustomed to luxury
He has grown used to luxury and can no longer live simply.
- 〜はおごりだit's (someone's) treat
It's my treat today, so order whatever you like.
- おごりにするto make it a treat (pay for someone)
Since it's his birthday, let's make this one a treat.