- 1. [n] desire; appetite; lust
Kanji in this word
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欲
longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, cravingOn: ヨク (yoku)Kun: ほっ.する (hot.suru)、 ほ.しい (ho.shii)
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望
ambition, full moon, hope, desire, aspire to, expectOn: ボウ (bou)、 モウ (mou)Kun: のぞ.む (nozo.mu)、 もち (mochi)
Example Sentences
欲望を愛と混同するな。
yokubou wo ai to kondou suruna .
Don't confuse desire with love.