“Avarice” in Japanese
Short answer
Avarice in Japanese is “胴欲” (douyoku). Full meaning: avarice, heartlessness, greed.
Other ways to say “Avarice” in Japanese
大欲
taiyoku avarice
欲張り
yokubari greed, avarice, covetousness, greedy person
利欲
riyoku greed, avarice
多欲
tayoku greed, avarice, covetousness
大慾
taiyoku avarice
胴慾
douyoku avarice, heartlessness, greed
どうよく
douyoku avarice, heartlessness, greed
乞食根性
kojikikonjou mercenary spirit, greed, avarice, base nature
欲張
yokubari greed, avarice, covetousness, greedy person
欲ばり
yokubari greed, avarice, covetousness, greedy person
よくばり
yokubari greed, avarice, covetousness, greedy person
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