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.
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)
Common patterns
Can function as a noun or as a na-adjective (不摂生な).