欲深い
also: よくふかい
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欲深い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 欲深い | 欲深くない |
| Polite | 欲深いです | 欲深くないですalso 欲深くありません |
| Past polite | 欲深かったです | 欲深くなかったですalso 欲深くありませんでした |
| Past | 欲深かった | 欲深くなかった |
| Te-form | 欲深くて | 欲深くなくて |
| Adverbial | 欲深く | |
| Conditional | 欲深ければ | 欲深くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 欲深かったら | 欲深くなかったら |
Meanings
1
greedy; avaricious; covetous
Describes a person who strongly desires more than they need, often with a negative connotation.
He is greedy, so no matter how much he earns, he is never satisfied.
Greedy people end up losing in the end.
Usage patterns
- 欲深い性格a greedy personality/nature
He has a greedy nature and always wants even other people's share.
- 〈人〉は欲深くなるfor someone to become greedy
People can become greedy once they have money.
- 欲深いと言われるto be called/regarded as greedy
He was called greedy for demanding a higher salary.