“Appetite” in Japanese
Short answer
Appetite in Japanese is “食欲” (shokuyoku). Full meaning: appetite (for food).
Other ways to say “Appetite” in Japanese
食い気
kuike appetite
口腹
koufuku appetite; distinction between what is thought and what is said
アパタイト
apataito appetite
欲望
yokubou desire, appetite, lust
嗜欲
shiyoku liking (for), appetite, weakness, fondness, indulgence
食慾
shokuyoku appetite (for food)
食よく
shokuyoku appetite (for food)
喰い気
kuike appetite
食
shoku food, foodstuff; eating, appetite; meal, portion
意地
iji stubbornness, obstinacy, willpower, pride; disposition, nature; appetite, desire, greed
欲
yoku greed, craving, desire, appetite, hunger, avarice, wants
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