寡か欲よく

na-adjective, noun

unselfishness; wanting little; frugal in desire

Describes a person or attitude of having few worldly desires; often used in literary or philosophical contexts to praise simplicity and contentment.

• 彼かれは寡か欲よくな生せい活かつを送おくっている。

  He leads a life of few desires.

• 寡か欲よくは古こ来らい、徳とくの一ひとつとされてきた。

  Wanting little has been considered a virtue since ancient times.