synonym Comparative
強欲
VS
本望
Differences Between "強欲" and "本望"
Option A
強欲
Meaning
greedy; avaricious; covetous; insatiable desire
Reading
ごうよく (gōyoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
金銭に対する_______な追求のせいで、彼は長年の信頼関係をすべて失ってしまいました。
Due to his greedy pursuit of money, he lost all of his long-standing relationships of trust.
Option B
本望
Meaning
satisfaction; heart's desire; lifelong hope; complete fulfillment
Reading
ほんもう (honmō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
自分が犠牲になっても愛する人を救えるなら、彼はそれで_______だと微笑みました。
Smiling, he said that if he could save his beloved even by sacrificing himself, he would be completely satisfied with that.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(greedy; avaricious; covetous; insatiable desire)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 強欲: Refers to being extremely greedy, avaricious, covetous, or having an insatiable desire for money, status, or love. Often used as 強欲な (greedy). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Greedy? Insatiable? Yes, my desire to monopolize 100% of your time, attention, and love is indeed extremely greedy! And I will never compromise! Bear it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ごう、強欲よ！あんたの毎日の時間、視線、愛情のすべてを100%独占したいっていう私のこの欲求はね、とてつもなく強欲なのよ！そして絶対に妥協しないから、覚悟して私に尽くしなさい！』
- 本望: Refers to complete satisfaction, one's heart's desire, or lifelong hope being perfectly fulfilled, leaving absolutely no regrets. Often used as 〜なら本望だ (if ... happens, I am completely satisfied/no regrets). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Satisfaction! Lifelong hope! If I can spend the rest of my life walking next to you, I will be completely satisfied! I have absolutely no other wishes!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『本望よ！あんたと一生添い遂げて、毎日『行ってらっしゃいのキス』をして暮らせるなら、私は人生でこれ以上望むことなんて何もない、本当に『本望』なんだからね！』
- 強欲: Refers to being extremely greedy, avaricious, covetous, or having an insatiable desire for money, status, or love. Often used as 強欲な (greedy). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Greedy? Insatiable? Yes, my desire to monopolize 100% of your time, attention, and love is indeed extremely greedy! And I will never compromise! Bear it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ごう、強欲よ！あんたの毎日の時間、視線、愛情のすべてを100%独占したいっていう私のこの欲求はね、とてつもなく強欲なのよ！そして絶対に妥協しないから、覚悟して私に尽くしなさい！』
- 本望: Refers to complete satisfaction, one's heart's desire, or lifelong hope being perfectly fulfilled, leaving absolutely no regrets. Often used as 〜なら本望だ (if ... happens, I am completely satisfied/no regrets). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Satisfaction! Lifelong hope! If I can spend the rest of my life walking next to you, I will be completely satisfied! I have absolutely no other wishes!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『本望よ！あんたと一生添い遂げて、毎日『行ってらっしゃいのキス』をして暮らせるなら、私は人生でこれ以上望むことなんて何もない、本当に『本望』なんだからね！』
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