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synonym Comparative
さもしい
VS
貪欲

Differences Between "さもしい" and "貪欲"

Option A
さもしい
Meaning
greedy, sordid, mean, shabby, poor
Reading
さもしい (samoshii)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼のさもしい考え方に嫌気がさした。
I grew tired of his greedy way of thinking.
Option B
貪欲
Meaning
greedy, avaricious, rapacious
Reading
どんよく (donyoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は昇進に対して貪欲な野心を持っていた。
He had a greedy ambition for promotion.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(greedy, sordid, mean, shabby, poor)"?
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使い分け解説:
- さもしい: Describes behavior that is greedy, selfish, or morally contemptible, often driven by a desire for gain. (利益のためなら手段を選ばない、品性がなく下劣な様子を表します。)
- 貪欲: お金、権力、物などを際限なく欲しがる気持ちやその様子を指します。ネガティブな意味合いで使われることが多いです。
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