WORD DETAIL
性欲
せいよく
Examples
Included kanji
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.

