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[()·よく()]
gayoku
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[()·よく()]
gayoku

Root Words:

[() + よく()]
ga + yoku

English Meaning(s) for 我欲

noun
  1. selfishness

Definition and Synonyms for 我欲

Selfishness stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
Synonyms: わがまま, 利己, 利己主義, 恣意, 我情, 我欲, 気まま
Self-Concern concern for your own interests and welfare
Synonyms: わがまま, 主我主義, 利己, 利己主義, 我利, 我欲
Opportunism taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Synonyms: わがまま, オポチュニズム, 主我主義, 利己主義, 御都合主義, 我欲, 日和見主義, 気まま, 私心, 私意

Meanings for each kanji in 我欲

» ego; I; selfish; our; oneself
» longing; covetousness; greed; passion; desire; craving

Categories 我欲 is a member of

Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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Stinginess a lack of generosity
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Selfishness stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
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Sample Sentences for 我欲

My teacher always said, "You can find happiness if you rid yourself of selfishness".

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