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欲
欲 (readings: よく, ほっ, ほ; Japanese kanji) means “desire / craving”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 欲望 (desire).
What does 欲 mean?
| Kanji | 欲 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | desire / craving |
| Readings | よく, ほっ, ほ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 欲
欲 is read よく or ほっ or ほ depending on the word.
Example words with 欲
| Example | 欲望 (desire) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14