Lingaku欲【よく】
Frequency rank: 5,499. – 5,504. (for form よく: 219.)
- greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice; wants
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
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- greed
- craving
- desire
- appetite
- hunger
- avarice
- wants
This meaning refers to an excessive desire for something, particularly material possessions or wealth. It carries a negative connotation, implying that one's desire is insatiable and may lead to unethical behavior.
He is so greedy that he does not hesitate to sacrifice others.
This usage denotes a strong and persistent desire for something specific, often related to needs or wants that must be satisfied. It can have a more neutral or even positive connotation in some contexts.
I had a strong craving for something sweet because I was hungry.
This meaning encompasses a general longing or wish for something, whether tangible or intangible. It can reflect a deep emotional or aspirational connection.
His desire for success became the driving force behind his hard work.
This refers to a physical or figurative liking or craving for food or experiences, suggesting a healthy interest or yearning.
This meaning indicates a basic physical need for food or can symbolize a strong longing for something essential in life.
This term indicates an extreme greed for wealth or gain, often at the expense of ethics or morality. It emphasizes the detrimental effects of such an obsession.
This meaning relates to a wish or longing for something that one does not currently possess, often emphasizing personal desires or aspirations.
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Example sentences
13 results
Poor is not the one who has too little, but the one who wants too much.
The greedy man was by no means satisfied with the reward.
Don't be so greedy or you'll wind up with nothing.
12. あめ雨にもまけずニモマケズきごう／かぜ風にもまけずニモマケズきごう／ゆき雪にもニモなつ夏のノあつ暑さにもまけぬサニモマケヌきごう／じょうぶ丈夫なからだをもちナカラダヲモチきごう／よく慾はなくハナクきごう／けつ決してシテしん瞋らずラズきごう／いつもしずかにわらっているイツモシズカニワラッテイル
He's not beaten by the rain; he's not beaten by the wind; neither the snow nor the heat of the summer will beat him; his body is robust, without greed; he never angers, but is always serenely smiling.