利欲 (りよく) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
greed; avarice
Refers to an excessive desire for wealth or material gain. Often used in formal or critical contexts.
covetousness, greed, passion
Similar words
- 欲
欲 is a broader term for desire or craving, while 利欲 specifically denotes greed for profit or material gain.
- 貪欲
貪欲 implies an insatiable, often aggressive greed, whereas 利欲 is more focused on the pursuit of financial or material advantage.
Etymology
Compound of 利 (profit, advantage) and 欲 (desire, greed). The variant 利慾 uses the older character 慾 for desire.
