強欲
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 強欲
1
greedy; avaricious; rapacious; insatiable
Examples
たくさんのおもちゃを持っていたが、強欲から彼はもっと欲しがった。
Although he had many toys, his greed made him want more.
Kanji in this Word
強
11 strokes
Frequency: 112
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
strong
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ゴウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つよ.い
つよ.まる
つよ.める
し.いる
こわ.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すね
欲
11 strokes
Frequency: 902
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
longing
covetousness
greed
passion
desire
craving
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほっ.する
ほ.しい
慾
15 strokes
Meanings
covetousness
greed
passion
desire
craving
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨク
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