The structure combines "retail" (the sale of goods) with "therapy" (treatment for mental or emotional problems), forming a humorous compound noun that treats shopping as a form of self care. It is used to describe the act of shopping to improve one's mood or alleviate stress, often as a way to cope with bad days, boredom, or emotional lows. People typically say "I need some retail therapy" or "Retail therapy always makes me feel better" when justifying unplanned purchases.

英語での「retail therapy」の定義と意味

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