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craving in Japanese

craving in Japanese is 切望, 渇望, 熱望 — craving means a strong, persistent desire for something.

craving in Japanese

切望
noun
Pronounced: setsubō
A strong desire; yearning.
渇望
noun
Pronounced: katsubō
A strong desire; yearning.
熱望
noun
Pronounced: netsubō
A strong desire; yearning.

What does "craving" mean?

  1. noun A strong, persistent desire for something.
    "She had a sudden craving for salty snacks."
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craving in a sentence

  • She had a sudden craving for salty snacks.
  • His craving for approval drove most of his decisions.

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What is "craving" in Japanese?

"craving" in Japanese is 切望, 渇望, 熱望. craving means: A strong, persistent desire for something.

How do you pronounce 切望?

"craving" in Japanese is 切望, pronounced "setsubō".

How do you use "craving" in a sentence?

Example: "She had a sudden craving for salty snacks." In Japanese, "craving" is 切望, 渇望, 熱望.

Are there other ways to say "craving" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "craving": 切望, 渇望, 熱望.

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