欲(よく)

Part of Speech

Noun

Meaning

desire; greed; wants

Example Sentences

  • カードゲームは、欲(よく)が出(で)てきて、全部(ぜんぶ)集(あつ)めたくなる。
    When I play card games, I get greedy and want to collect them all.
  • 今(いま)の家(いえ)で満足(まんぞく)だが、欲(よく)を言(い)えば、家賃(やちん)が安(やす)ければいい。
    I'm satisfied with my current house, but if I could wish for more, I'd want lower rent.

Tags

JLPT N1