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Base noun form. Refers to greed, desires, or wants. Often used in compounds like 『欲望』 (yokubou, 'desire') or phrases like 『欲がある』 (yoku ga aru, 'to have greed').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing personal goals and desires over coffee at a café. Ken shares his struggle with balancing ambition and contentment.
欲
よく
greed / wants
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a greedy person who wants everything, shouting 'I want it!' — it sounds like 'yoku' (欲). Think: 'Yoku' (欲) → 'you want' → greed or wants.
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『欲』 (yoku, 'greed / Wants') is often discussed in contexts like Buddhism, where overcoming desire is a key teaching. It's also used in everyday language to express personal desires or material wants.
Forms
Base: 欲Base noun form. Refers to greed, desires, or wants. Often used in compounds like 『欲望』 (yokubou, 'desire') or phrases like 『欲がある』 (yoku ga aru, 'to have greed').