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情欲

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 情欲.

Dictionary

Entry

情欲情慾ょうよくNoun~の Adj.Freq #23355
1

passions; sexual desire; lust

Examples
彼は理性で情欲を制することが出来る。
He is able to subordinate passion to reason.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

feelings, emotion, passion, sympathy, circumstances, facts

11 strokesFrequency 235JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ジョウセイ

Kun

なさ.け

longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving

11 strokesFrequency 902JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ヨク

Kun

ほっ.するほ.しい

covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving

15 strokes

On

ヨク

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