“Dissipation” in Japanese
Short answer
Dissipation in Japanese is “放蕩” (houtou). Full meaning: dissipation, prodigality, debauchery.
Other ways to say “Dissipation” in Japanese
蕩尽
toujin squandering, dissipation
淫蕩
intou debauchery, dissipation, lewdness, lasciviousness
乱行
rangyou violent conduct, misconduct, dissipation, profligacy, debauchery
乱費
ranpi waste, lavish spending, dissipation
耽溺
tandeki indulgence (in alcohol, women, etc.), debauchery, dissipation
道楽
douraku pastime, hobby, favorite amusement; dissipation, debauchery, loose living, prodigality, indulging in alcohol, women, gambling, etc., profligacy; form of gagaku performed while marching
散逸
sanitsu being scattered and ultimately lost; dissipation
酒色
shushoku wine and women, sensual pleasures, dissipation
消散
shousan evaporation, dispersion, dissipation
糜爛
biran sore, erosion, ulceration, abscess, decomposition (of a body); corruption, dissipation, becoming degenerate
不品行
fuhinkou unchastity, misconduct, dissipation, fornication
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