三昧(ざんまい)

ざんまい
suffix
absorbed in; indulging in
1. -absorption; -indulgence
A suffix attached to nouns indicating being completely absorbed in or indulging in that activity. Often used for leisure or enjoyable activities.
休日(きゅうじつ)は読書三昧(どくしょざんまい)で過(す)ごした。
I spent the holiday immersed in reading.
お正月(しょうがつ)は贅沢三昧(ぜいたくざんまい)だった。
New Year's was a time of total indulgence.
ゲーム三昧(ざんまい)の毎日(まいにち)を送(おく)っている。
I spend every day absorbed in video games.

三昧(ざんまい) comes from Buddhist terminology (三昧(さんまい)) meaning deep meditation.

COMMON COMBINATIONS:

  • 読書三昧(どくしょざんまい): absorbed in reading
  • 贅沢三昧(ぜいたくざんまい): living in luxury
  • ゲーム三昧(ざんまい): absorbed in games
  • 酒三昧(さけざんまい): indulging in alcohol
  • 温泉三昧(おんせんざんまい): indulging in hot springs

USAGE NOTE:
This suffix typically implies enjoyment and satisfaction in the activity, though it can sometimes carry a slightly self-indulgent or excessive nuance.

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Added 2026.1.16 23:51 · Revised 2026.1.19 20:37
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