不摂生
Meanings
1
neglect of health; unhealthy lifestyle; intemperance
Refers to a pattern of living that disregards health, such as poor diet, lack of sleep, or excessive drinking. Often used in warnings or self-reproach.
Antonyms: 摂生
My unhealthy lifestyle caught up with me and I got sick.
I'm worried about his intemperate way of living.
Usage patterns
- 不摂生をするto lead an unhealthy lifestyle
I've been living unhealthily since I was young, so my health is poor now.
- 不摂生がたたるfor one's unhealthy habits to catch up with and harm one
Years of unhealthy living finally caught up with him, and he had to be hospitalized.
- 不摂生な生活を送るto lead an unhealthy lifestyle
He's been living an unhealthy lifestyle, and his doctor warned him about it.