貪欲

Greed, avarice, or a voracious drive for knowledge and success.

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貪慾 old kanji form

1 Noun, Na-adjective

Greedy / Avaricious

Describes an unquenchable craving for material gain, status, or dominance that exceeds normal or ethical limits.

Example

彼は金に対して非常に貪欲だ。

He is extremely greedy for money.

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2 Noun, Na-adjective

Ambitious / Voracious

Expresses a powerful, relentless drive to acquire knowledge, skills, or competitive results.

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貪欲

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Greed, avarice, or a voracious drive for knowledge and success.

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