Kanji 欲: longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving
Key takeaways
Kanji 欲: longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 欲
longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A valley (谷) represents a deep void, and the character for lack (欠) signifies an empty space or an open mouth. Together, they depict a deep, bottomless pit that one constantly desires to fill, representing greed or longing.
