covet in Japanese
covet in Japanese is 切望, 欲張る, 貪る — covet means to want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
covet in Japanese
切望
Pronounced: setsubō
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
欲張る
Pronounced: yokubaru
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
貪る
Pronounced: musaboru
(transitive) To wish for with eagerness; to desire possession of, often enviously.
What does "covet" mean?
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verb To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
"He coveted his neighbor's new sports car."
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covet in a sentence
- He coveted his neighbor's new sports car.
- She had long coveted a corner office with a view.
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What is "covet" in Japanese?
"covet" in Japanese is 切望, 欲張る, 貪る. covet means: To want something very badly, often something that belongs to someone else.
How do you pronounce 切望?
"covet" in Japanese is 切望, pronounced "setsubō".
How do you use "covet" in a sentence?
Example: "He coveted his neighbor's new sports car." In Japanese, "covet" is 切望, 欲張る, 貪る.
Are there other ways to say "covet" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "covet": 切望, 欲張る, 貪る.
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