散財(さんざい)

さんざい
noun, suru verb
spending spree, squandering money
1. spending spree, squandering money
Spending money freely or wastefully, often on luxuries or entertainment.
また散財(さんざい)してしまった。
I went on another spending spree.
旅行(りょこう)で散財(さんざい)した。
I splurged during the trip.
ボーナスが出(で)たので散財(さんざい)してしまった。
Since my bonus came in, I ended up splurging.

散財(さんざい) implies spending money somewhat recklessly or extravagantly, but without the negative connotation of 浪費(ろうひ) (waste).

USAGE:

  • Can be used self-deprecatingly about one's own spending
  • Often used humorously about treating oneself

RELATED EXPRESSIONS:

  • 浪費(ろうひ): waste (more negative)
  • 出費(しゅっぴ): expense (neutral)
  • 贅沢(ぜいたく): luxury, extravagance

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 散財(さんざい)する: to splurge
  • 散財(さんざい)させる: to make someone spend money (often said humorously when treating others)
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Added 2026.2.1 13:57
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