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欲張り

よくばり

N2greedy · greedy person

Examples

弟は菓子を全部取ろうとして欲張りだと笑われた。

欲張りな計画を立てず一つずつ目標を達成する。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: The noun and adjectival noun 欲張り (よくばり) denotes greediness or a person who wants more than is reasonable.
  • Basic usage: A person may be judged 欲張りだ, while an overambitious plan is 欲張りな計画.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Wanting too much
    • It can label a person or modify a plan whose ambitions are excessive.

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