昔話では、欲に目がくらんだ者が人を殺めることがある
In old tales, there are stories of people who, blinded by greed, end up killing others.
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If you get too greedy, you might fail.
「貪」という漢字は、欲が深いという意味を持つ。
The kanji '貪' means to be very greedy.
彼の心は金への欲で汚れている。
His heart is tainted by greed for money.
Usage Notes
Refers to the desire to have more than one needs or the state of wanting something.
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