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.
He gave in to his carnal desires.
That novel depicts human lust in a raw manner.
肉欲 refers to carnal, physical desire, standing in direct contrast to 純愛's emphasis on love free from bodily desire.
Standard modern spelling.
Variant using the older form of 欲; rarely used in modern writing.
Compound of 肉 (flesh) and 欲 (desire). The spelling 慾 is an older variant of 欲.