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[よく()·ぼう()]
yokubou
noun

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[よく()·ぼう()]
yokubou
Irregular Kanji

English Meaning(s) for 欲望

noun
  1. desire; appetite; lust

Definition and Synonyms for 欲望

Appetency a feeling of craving something
Synonyms: 欲望
Want a specific feeling of desire
Synonyms: , 希望, 庶幾, 志望, 志願, 念願, 思い, 思う, 所願, , 望み, 望む, , 欲望, 欲求, 要望, , 願い, 願う, 願望
Longing prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
Synonyms: 切望, 志望, 念願, 思い, 思う, 思慕, 想望, 慕情, 憧れ, 憧れる, 憧憬, 所望, 望み, 望む, 欲望, 欲求, 渇き, 渇く, 熱望, 願い, 願う, 願望
Desire something that is desired
Synonyms: デザイア, 志望, 志願, , 思い, 思う, 意欲, 愛欲, 憧れ, 憧れる, 所望, 望み, 望む, , 欲望, 欲求, 色気, 願い, 願う, 願望

Meanings for each kanji in 欲望

» longing; covetousness; greed; passion; desire; craving
» ambition; full moon; hope; desire; aspire to; expect

Categories 欲望 is a member of

Desire the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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Craving an intense desire for some particular thing
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Arousal a state of heightened physiological activity
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 欲望

Sample Sentences for 欲望

The richer he became, the more he wanted.
She had an unnatural desire for money.
Don't confuse desire with love.
Don't confuse love and desire.
The lust denies the need.

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