漢字道KANJIDO

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ヨク
Kun
Meaning
greed; desire

Origin

ORIGIN

A valley, a gaping mouth, and the heart: the heart’s craving that is never filled — desire.

Stroke order

STROKE ORDER

Compounds

COMPOUNDS

  • 慾望よくぼう

    desire; craving

  • 私慾しよく

    selfish desire

Example

EXAMPLE

A sentence using this kanji

私慾を捨てて公に尽くす。

They set aside selfish desire and serve the public.

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