大たい欲よく

noun

avarice; greed; great desire

Strong, often excessive desire for wealth, power, or possessions. Contrasts with 少欲 (contentment with little).

See also: 少欲

• 大たい欲よくは身みを滅ほろぼす。

  Avarice destroys oneself.

• 彼かれの大たい欲よくには呆あきれるばかりだ。

  I am simply amazed at his greed.