欲求
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 欲求
1
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
Examples
彼女の医者になりたいと言う欲求が彼女を駆り立てた。
Her desire to be a doctor spurred her on.
Kanji in this Word
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
求
7 strokes
Frequency: 220
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
request
want
wish for
require
demand
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
グ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと.める
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