Meaning

Primary

Wants

Alternatives

Desires, Craving

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

What you want and request are your wants, your desires, perhaps your craving. You want these things so you request them. I wants them!

Reading

よっきゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. よく goes to よっ, so be careful not to want the wrong reading.

Context

Context Sentences

カップラーメンでは、私のラーメン欲求をみたすことは出来ません。

I can't satisfy my ramen craving with cup noodles.

人間にはプライドがあり、自分の価値を認められたいという欲求がある。

Humans have pride and a desire to be recognized for their worth.

私の妻は、頻繁に欲求不満になります。

My wife is constantly frustrated.

Kanji Composition