“Craving” in Japanese
Short answer
Craving in Japanese is “渇望” (katsubou). Full meaning: craving, longing, thirsting.
Other ways to say “Craving” in Japanese
貪愛
tonai attachment, craving
垂涎
suien avid desire, craving, thirst, envy; watering at the mouth, drooling
渇愛
katsuai thirst, craving, desire
欲
yoku greed, craving, desire, appetite, hunger, avarice, wants
渇き
kawaki thirst; craving, thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.), hunger
欲情
yokujou passion, passions, (sexual) desire, craving
愛
ai love, affection, care; attachment, craving, desire; agape
慾
yoku greed, craving, desire, appetite, hunger, avarice, wants
とんあい
tonai attachment, craving
欲求
yokkyuu desire, want, will, wish, urge, craving
愛着
aichaku attachment (esp. to things), love, affection, fondness; attachment, love, affection, fondness; addiction, craving
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