Mnemonic
You stand above a valley overflowing with gold and jewels. You yawn, but not from boredom—your mouth gapes open with raw desire, longing to swallow every treasure from the valley floor. The yawn stretches wider, a bottomless hunger mirroring the valley itself.
Additional thoughts
The valley's depth mirrors the depth of craving; the yawn is the body physically opening up to consume. Together they form an image of insatiable wanting—mouth wide, chasm deep.Quick recall
A valley of treasure makes you yawn open with insatiable desire.Details
The keyword for 欲 is desire. This kanji represents wanting, craving, or longing for something, encompassing both physical appetites and psychological wishes. It conveys the fundamental human drive of desire in all its forms—greed, lust, ambition, or simply the wish to obtain something. It is used broadly to describe both healthy wants and excessive cravings.
- On'yomi
- よく
- Kun'yomi
- ほっ.する、ほ.しい