欲張り
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Noun describing a greedy person or the trait of greed. Can be used as a noun or in phrases like 『欲張りな人』 (yokubari na hito, 'greedy person').
Theme
Two friends, Mika and User, are at a buffet restaurant discussing eating habits and sharing food.
欲張り
よくばり
greedy person / greediness
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of a 'yokubari' (欲張り) as someone who 'yokes' all the goodies for themselves—like a greedy person grabbing everything. 'Yoke-bari' → 欲張り (yokubari, 'greedy person').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, being 『欲張り』 (yokubari, 'greedy') is often viewed negatively, as it goes against values of modesty and sharing. It's used in proverbs like 『欲張りは損をする』 (yokubari wa son o suru, 'greed leads to loss').
Forms
Base: 欲張りNoun describing a greedy person or the trait of greed. Can be used as a noun or in phrases like 『欲張りな人』 (yokubari na hito, 'greedy person').