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情欲

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

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 235
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

feelings
emotion
passion
sympathy
circumstances
facts

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
セイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なさ.け
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
15 strokes

Meanings

covetousness
greed
passion
desire
craving

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨク
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