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欲
On'yomi
ヨク
YOKU
Kun'yomi
ほっ.する・ほ.しい
hossuru / hoshii
longing · covetousness · greed · passion · desire · craving
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#902
Radical欠lack(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
欲=
谷欠
谷 + yawn
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'valley' (谷, emptiness) with 'yawn' (欠), representing the heart seeking something from unfulfilled emptiness. Indicates fundamental human drive.
Symbolism
Symbolizes desire, craving, and human instinct. Represents the heart's pursuit of satisfaction and the need to control it.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
無欲恬淡
むよくてんたん
indifferent to worldly gain; indifferent to worldly gain
私利私欲
しりしよく
self-interest; selfish desire; greed; self-interest
無私無欲
むしむよく
selflessness; unselfishness; selflessness