渇(かわ)き

かわき
noun
thirst; dryness; craving
1. thirst; dryness
the physical sensation of needing water or the state of being dry
喉(のど)の渇(かわ)きを潤(うるお)す。
To quench one's thirst.
激(はげ)しい渇(かわ)きを感(かん)じた。
I felt an intense thirst.
冬(ふゆ)は空気(くうき)の渇(かわ)きがひどい。
The air is very dry in winter.
2. craving; longing; thirst for
a strong desire or yearning for something
知識(ちしき)への渇(かわ)き。
A thirst for knowledge.
愛情(あいじょう)への渇(かわ)きを抱(いだ)く。
To have a craving for affection.
心(こころ)の渇(かわ)きを満(み)たす。
To satisfy the longing in one's heart.

USAGE:

  • 渇(かわ)きを感(かん)じる (to feel thirst)
  • 渇(かわ)きを潤(うるお)す/癒(いや)す (to quench thirst)
  • 〜への渇(かわ)き (thirst/craving for ~)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 喉(のど)の渇(かわ)き (throat thirst)
  • 知識(ちしき)への渇(かわ)き (thirst for knowledge)
  • 渇(かわ)きを覚(おぼ)える (to feel thirsty)

RELATED VERB:

  • 渇(かわ)く (to be thirsty/dry)

CONTRAST:

  • 潤(うるお)い (moisture, richness - antonym)

RELATED:

  • 飢(う)え (hunger)
  • 欲求(よっきゅう) (desire, craving)
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Added 2026.1.25 18:58
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