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[じょう(情)·よく(欲)]
jouyoku
noun, no adjective

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[じょう(情)·よく(慾)]
jouyoku
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English Meaning(s) for 情欲

noun, no adjective
  1. passions; sexual desire; lust
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Definition and Synonyms for 情欲

Luxuria self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Synonyms: 劣情, 好色, 性欲, 情欲, 愛欲, 春情, 欲情, 淫, 淫慾, 獣欲, 肉欲, 色情, 色欲
Eros a desire for sexual intimacy
Synonyms: 性欲, 情欲
Sex Drive a physiological need for sexual activity
Synonyms: 情欲

Meanings for each kanji in 情欲

» feelings; emotion; passion; sympathy; circumstances; facts
» longing; covetousness; greed; passion; desire; craving

Categories 情欲 is a member of

Deadly Sin an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
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Desire the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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Drive a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 情欲

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Sample Sentences for 情欲

He is able to subordinate passion to reason.
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