食欲
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Noun meaning 'appetite' or 'desire to eat'. Used in expressions like 『食欲がある』 (shokuyoku ga aru, 'to have an appetite').
Theme
At a restaurant, User and their colleague Taro discuss their appetite and meal choices after a long day.
食欲
しょくよく
appetite (for food)
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Imagine a hungry person with a big appetite saying, 'I want to eat!' The word 『食欲』 (shokuyoku, 'appetite') sounds like 'shock you look' — it shocks you how much you look forward to food!
Cultural Note
In Japan, discussing 『食欲』 (shokuyoku, 'appetite') is common, especially during meals or when someone is unwell. Phrases like 『食欲がない』 (shokuyoku ga nai, 'no appetite') are used to express lack of hunger, often due to illness or stress.
Forms
Base: 食欲Noun meaning 'appetite' or 'desire to eat'. Used in expressions like 『食欲がある』 (shokuyoku ga aru, 'to have an appetite').