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性欲

せいよく

N2sexual desire · libido

Examples

講義では性欲を含む人間の欲求について学んだ。

性欲の感じ方には個人差がある。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 性欲 is read as せいよく and is a noun for sexual desire or libido.
  • Basic usage: An increase appears in 性欲が強くなる, while a low level appears in 性欲が低い.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Desire and action
    • It names sexual desire and is distinct from sexual activity or a relationship itself.
  • Individual variation
    • 性欲の感じ方には個人差がある states that how libido is experienced varies from person to person.

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