laku

Laku is a term used in Indonesian and Malay with several related meanings tied to a person’s actions, conduct, or the status of goods in the market. In everyday language, laku can refer to behavior or demeanor, as in phrases like laku baik (good conduct) or laku buruk (bad behavior). It can function as a noun or, in context, as part of compound expressions describing how someone or something acts or performs.

In commerce, laku describes the marketability of items. A product that sells well is said to be laku keras (sold quickly), while an item that does not sell is said to be tidak laku or kurang laku (not selling well). The term thus conveys the practical outcome of consumer demand and sales performance, and it is commonly used by merchants, retailers, and market analysts.

In cultural and spiritual contexts, laku denotes a system of disciplined practices or a path toward moral and spiritual development. In Javanese and related Indonesian traditions, laku often appears in discussions of spiritual cultivation, with distinctions such as laku batin (inner practices) and laku lahir (outer practices). These practices are seen as ways to align behavior with ethical or religious goals and to achieve personal transformation.

Overall, laku functions as a versatile term across language, commerce, and culture, reflecting both everyday conduct and the broader concept of practice or performance within a community.