Meaning

Primary

Carnal Desires

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Your meat wants are your deepest desires, your carnal desires.

Reading

にくよく
  • 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.

Context

Context Sentences

どうしてキリスト教徒と仏教徒の中には、肉欲を罪深いものだとして否定する人がいるのですか。

Why do some Christians and Buddhists deny their carnal desires like they’re something sinful?

Kanji Composition