noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lust; carnal desire; animal passions
Refers to strong physical or sexual desires, often with a negative or moralistic connotation. Used in both literal and figurative contexts.
彼は肉欲に負けてしまった。
He gave in to his carnal desires.
その小説は人間の肉欲を赤裸々に描いている。
That novel depicts human lust in a raw manner.
Compound of 肉 (flesh) and 欲 (desire). The spelling 慾 is an older variant of 欲.