(しょくよく)

しょくよく
noun
appetite
1. appetite, desire to eat
The natural desire or craving for food.
I have no appetite because I caught a cold.
Fall is said to be the season of appetite.
Common Japanese expression associating autumn with good eating
After exercising, I developed an appetite.
When hot days continue, my appetite drops.
After recovering from my illness, my appetite returned and everything I eat tastes delicious.

食欲(しょくよく) specifically refers to appetite for food.

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