1.
neglect of health; unhealthy lifestyle; intemperance
A lifestyle that disregards health, including poor diet, lack of sleep, excessive drinking, or other habits harmful to the body.
不摂生がたたって倒れた。
He collapsed because of his unhealthy lifestyle.
若い頃の不摂生が今になって体に出てきた。
The unhealthy habits from my youth are catching up with my body now.
医者に不摂生な生活を改めるように言われた。
The doctor told me to change my unhealthy lifestyle.
USAGE:
不摂生 refers broadly to a lifestyle that neglects health — poor eating habits, excessive drinking, lack of exercise, sleep deprivation, and similar. It is often used when explaining the cause of health problems.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 不摂生がたたる (for unhealthy habits to catch up with someone)
- 不摂生な生活 (an unhealthy lifestyle)
- 不摂生を改める (to change one's unhealthy habits)
GRAMMAR:
Can function as a noun or as a na-adjective (不摂生な).