What does the kanji 欲 mean?

The kanji 欲 (hoshii) means "longing, greed, passion". It is a JLPT N3 character.

What kanji is "hoshii"?

"hoshii" is written with the kanji 欲, meaning "longing, greed, passion". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) よく (yoku), kunyomi (native Japanese) ほしい (hoshii). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 欲?

Write 欲 ("longing") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.