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.
情欲 also means lust or sexual passion, but can carry a slightly more emotional or passionate nuance compared to the more physical 肉欲.
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.