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spending habits, use of money
The way a person spends money. Often used to evaluate whether someone is careful or careless with money.
金遣いが荒い。
To be a big spender. / To spend money recklessly.
彼は金遣いが荒くて、いつもお金がない。
He spends money recklessly and never has any left.
子供のうちから金遣いを覚えさせたほうがいい。
It's better to teach children how to handle money from a young age.
金遣い combines お金 (money) + 使い (use, usage).
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 金遣いが荒い: to be a reckless spender
- 金遣いが細かい: to be careful with money