嗜好品(しこうひん)

しこうひん
noun
luxury food or drink; indulgence item
formalfood
1. luxury food or drink; indulgence item
Items consumed for pleasure rather than nutrition, such as coffee, tea, tobacco, alcohol, chocolate, and sweets. The term carries no negative judgment — it simply categorizes items enjoyed for taste or stimulation rather than sustenance.
コーヒーは代表的(だいひょうてき)な嗜好品(しこうひん)だ。
Coffee is a typical indulgence item.
健康(けんこう)のために嗜好品(しこうひん)を控(ひか)えている。
I'm cutting back on indulgences for my health.
嗜好品(しこうひん)にかける費用(ひよう)を見直(みなお)したら、毎月(まいつき)かなり節約(せつやく)できた。
When I reviewed my spending on indulgence items, I was able to save quite a bit each month.

Usage

A somewhat formal category term commonly seen in health articles, nutrition guides, tax discussions, and household budgeting. English has no single equivalent; "indulgence" comes closest.

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Compare: 趣味(しゅみ)嗜好(しこう) (tastes and preferences)
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