意欲
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 意欲
1
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation; urge; ambition
Examples
その老人は生きる意欲をなくした。
The old man lost the will to live.
Kanji in this Word
意
13 strokes
Frequency: 99
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
idea
mind
heart
taste
thought
desire
care
liking
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もと
よし
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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