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欲望
yokubou
Description
「欲望」は、何かがとても欲しいと強く思う気持ちのことです。
"欲望" is the feeling of strongly wanting something very much.
お金や食べ物など、いろいろな物や事に対して使います。
It is used for various things like money or food.
Meanings
欲望yokubou
a strong desire or want for something
人間の欲望には終わりがない。
Human desires are endless.
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Notes
- Etymology
欲 (desire) + 望 (wish/hope), combining two characters both meaning wanting.
- Nuance
often carries a slightly negative or intense tone, stronger than 願望 (a mild wish).
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