Meaning of 欲望 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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欲望, 慾望JLPT 1
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Kana Readingよくぼう
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Romajiyokubō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- desire; appetite; lust
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Example Sentences
欲望, 慾望, よくぼう used in context
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Don't confuse desire with love.
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My lust is so blind, it begins to destroy my mind.
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Desire is embraced in a dream.
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The lust denies the need.
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She had an unnatural desire for money.
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He couldn't overcome the desire for another cigarette.
Related Kanji
Kanji found in this word
longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving
On: ヨク
Kun: ほっ.する, ほ.しい
11 strokes
ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expect
On: ボウ, モウ
Kun: のぞ.む, もち
11 strokes
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