JLPT N3 Intermediate
欲
Strong desire, craving, or greed.
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Other forms
慾 old kanji form
Noun, Noun Suffix
"Desire" / "Greed"
Describes a fundamental human drive or craving, ranging from biological instincts to excessive greed depending on the context.
Example
彼 は 物欲 が 強く て 、 いつも 新しい もの を 買っ ている 。
He has a strong desire for material things and is always buying something new.
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