欲情（よくじょう、yokujou）
- sexual desire

The Japanese word 欲情 (よくじょう) primarily means "sexual desire," "lust," or "libido." It refers to a strong feeling of wanting someone sexually. It can also encompass a broader sense of intense craving or yearning, though its primary association is with sexual arousal and attraction.

⚫︎彼は欲情に駆られていた。 Translation: He was driven by lust. ⚫︎彼女の欲情は高まっていた。 Translation: Her sexual desire was increasing. ⚫︎欲情を抑えるのが難しかった。 Translation: It was difficult to suppress the sexual urge.

欲情 is a relatively formal word and is often used in writing, or more serious conversations. It's not usually used in casual everyday conversation. It is often used to describe someone's feelings towards another person. It's crucial to be mindful of the context, as the use of 欲情 implies a direct and explicit discussion of sexual feelings. Be cautious about using it, especially in mixed company or unfamiliar situations.

欲情 is written in kanji 欲情. The reading is よくじょう (hiragana). There are no other common ways to write this word. The okurigana is standard, with no variations.

⚫︎性欲 (せいよく) - Sexual desire (more neutral) ⚫︎色欲 (しきよく) - Lust, carnal desire ⚫︎性的欲求 (せいてきよっきゅう) - Sexual desire/urge ⚫︎情欲 (じょうよく) - Sensual desire (similar to 欲情)

There aren't direct antonyms, but words related to the absence of sexual desire or lack of interest, or emotional detachment could be considered: ⚫︎無関心 (むかんしん) - Indifference ⚫︎冷淡 (れいたん) - Coldness ⚫︎禁欲 (きんよく) - Abstinence (in a specific context)

その映画は欲情的なシーンが多かった。 ・Translation: That movie had many scenes of a sexual nature. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 欲情 to describe the content of the movie, indicating scenes related to sexual desire.

彼女は欲情をコントロールすることができなかった。 ・Translation: She couldn't control her lust. ・Explanation: This sentence emphasizes the intensity of the feelings, making it a powerful description.

欲 (よく) means "desire," "want," or "greed." 情 (じょう) means "emotion," "feeling," or "passion." Therefore, the word 欲情 is a compound word derived from the combination of these two characters, representing "the desire of emotion" or "emotional desire," particularly in a sexual context.