“Self-interest” in Japanese
Short answer
Self-interest in Japanese is “私欲” (shiyoku). Full meaning: self-interest, selfish desire.
Other ways to say “Self-interest” in Japanese
私利
shiri self-interest, personal profit
我利
gari self interest
利己
riko self-interest
私利私欲
shirishiyoku self-interest, selfish desire, greed
私情
shijou personal feelings, self-interest
欲得
yokutoku selfishness, self-interest
打算
dasan calculation, self-interest, selfishness
私慾
shiyoku self-interest, selfish desire
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