浪費
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Noun meaning 'waste' or 'extravagance'. Used to describe unnecessary consumption or squandering of resources. Example: 『時間の浪費』 (jikan no rouhi, 'waste of time').
Theme
In a casual chat at a café, User and their friend Aiko talk about budgeting and spending habits.
浪費
ろうひ
waste (of resources, money, etc.)
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine someone 'wasting' money by throwing it into a fire. The sound 'rouhi' (浪費) sounds like 'row fee' — you're paying a row of fees for nothing, which is wasteful!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, frugality is often valued, and 『浪費』 (rouhi, 'waste') is discouraged. The concept is highlighted in proverbs like 『もったいない』 (mottainai, 'what a waste'), which promotes resource conservation.
Forms
Base: 浪費Noun meaning 'waste' or 'extravagance'. Used to describe unnecessary consumption or squandering of resources. Example: 『時間の浪費』 (jikan no rouhi, 'waste of time').