Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 欲望(よくぼう) in Japanese

欲望, 慾望
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
よくぼう
Romaji
yokubō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    desire; appetite; lust
    Example sentence
    欲望混同するな。 Don't confuse desire with love.

Examples of 欲望, 慾望, よくぼう in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

11 strokes

longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving

On'Yomi: ヨク

Kun'Yomi: ほっ.する, ほ.しい

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JLPT 3

11 strokes

ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect

On'Yomi: ボウ, モウ

Kun'Yomi: のぞ.む, もち

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15 strokes

covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving

On'Yomi: ヨク

Kun'Yomi:

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