noun
idle pursuit of pleasure
Rare literary term for indulging in pleasure or amusement, often with a nuance of neglecting duties or proper conduct.
「逸遊」は、遊びにふけることを表す古い言葉だ。
「逸遊」 is an old word that means indulging in pleasure.
遊興 is more common and refers to pleasure-seeking or entertainment, while 逸遊 is rarer and carries a stronger nuance of idleness or self-indulgence.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the kanji 逸 (deviate, idle) and 遊 (play) combine to suggest straying into pleasure.