Meaning

Primary

Appetite

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

I have a food want. When I want food (or when I don't want food), it has to do with your appetite.

Reading

しょくよく
  • 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

ダイエットをしたいんですが、食欲があり過ぎるんですよね。

I want to go on a diet, but I have too much of an appetite.

Kanji Composition