noun
life of luxury; beautiful clothes and fine food
A yojijukugo describing a luxurious lifestyle with fine clothing and rich food. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼は若い頃、錦衣玉食の生活を送っていた。
In his youth, he lived a life of luxury.
錦衣玉食を誇るよりも、質素な暮らしに価値を見出す人もいる。
Some people find value in a simple life rather than boasting of a luxurious one.
A yojijukugo composed of 錦 (brocade), 衣 (clothing), 玉 (jewel), and 食 (food), literally 'brocade clothes and jewel food'. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it follows a common Chinese-derived pattern for describing opulence.