Japanese Word · Intermediate
私利私欲
of one's own merit, of one's own greed
Pronunciation: say 私利私欲
Meaning
of one's own merit, of one's own greed
Example
私利私欲のために国益を犠牲にした。
They sacrificed the national interests for their own merits and greed.
Practice tips
- Practice 私利私欲 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.