idle pursuit of pleasure; self-indulgent enjoyment
Formal or literary term for seeking pleasure in a carefree, often self-indulgent way. Carries a nuance of avoiding responsibility or serious pursuits.
In his youth, he indulged in idle pleasures and lost his fortune.
Rather than spending my days in idle pleasure, I want to contribute to society.
life of pleasure; pleasure-seeking lifestyle
Standard kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 逸 (escape, deviate, indulge) and 楽 (pleasure, comfort). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests pleasure that deviates from proper conduct.