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私利私欲

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 私利私欲

しりしよく
私利私慾
Noun
四字熟語
Freq #28950
1

self-interest; selfish desire; greed

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 242
JLPT N3
Grade 6

Meanings

private
I
me

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わたくし
わたし
7 strokes
Frequency: 203
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

profit
advantage
benefit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かが
とし
のり
りい
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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