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JLPT N2na-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

欲よく張ばり

yokubari

greedy

It can also refer to a greedy person. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 持もてば持もつほど、欲張よくばりになる。

    The more you have, the more you want.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  2. シャイロックは欲張よくばりで、さらに悪わるいことには大変たいへんなけちだ。

    Shylock is greedy, and what is worse, very stingy.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 彼かれはおもちゃをたくさん持もっているけれども、欲張よくばりであったため、もっと欲ほしがった。

    Although he had many toys, his greed made him want more.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

Kanji in 欲張

  • 欲longing; covetousnessOnヨクKunほっする・ほしい
  • 張counter for bows & stringed instruments; stretchOnチョウKunはる

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