JLPT N1 Advanced
欲求
Fundamental desire, need, or urge
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欲求する verb form
Noun, Suru verb
"Desire" / "Need" / "Urge"
Refers to a physiological drive or deep psychological craving arising from a sense of deficiency or instinct.
Example
食欲 、 睡眠欲 、 性欲 は 人間 の 三大欲求 と 言われて います 。
Appetite, the need for sleep, and sexual desire are said to be the three great human desires.
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