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[しき()·よく()]
shikiyoku
noun

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[しき()·よく()]
shikiyoku

English Meaning(s) for 色欲

noun
  1. lust; sexual appetite

Definition and Synonyms for 色欲

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, , 淫慾, 獣欲, 肉欲, 色情, 色欲

Meanings for each kanji in 色欲

» color
» longing; covetousness; greed; passion; desire; craving

Categories 色欲 is a member of

Deadly Sin an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace
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