1A pastime or hobby; an activity enjoyed for leisure (often neutral or positive).
盆栽は彼の道楽で、庭は小さな展示場のようだ。
Bonsai is his hobby; his garden looks like a small exhibition.
週末の釣りは私のささやかな道楽だ。
Weekend fishing is my modest pastime.
彼女は骨董集めを道楽として楽しんでいる。
She enjoys collecting antiques as a hobby.
2Dissipation or debauchery; indulgent, wasteful pursuits (often derogatory).
若いころの道楽で彼は大きな借金を作った。
He accumulated large debts from youthful excesses.
父は道楽息子に財産を渡すつもりはないと遺言に書いた。
In his will, the father wrote that he would not give his estate to his profligate son.
度を越した道楽は家族に迷惑をかけることがある。
Excessive indulgence can cause trouble for the family.