独占欲(どくせんよく)

どくせんよく
noun
possessiveness; desire to monopolize
emotion
1. possessiveness; desire to monopolize; jealous desire to have someone or something all to oneself
A strong desire to have exclusive possession of a person, thing, or resource. Most commonly used about romantic possessiveness, but can also apply to material things or attention.
独占欲(どくせんよく)が強(つよ)い。
He/she is very possessive.
恋人(こいびと)への独占欲(どくせんよく)を抑(おさ)えられない。
I can't control my possessiveness toward my partner.
独占欲(どくせんよく)が強(つよ)すぎると人間関係(にんげんかんけい)がうまくいかなくなる。
If you're too possessive, your relationships won't go well.

Usage

独占欲(どくせんよく) is a compound of 独占(どくせん) (monopoly) and 欲(よく) (desire). In everyday conversation it most often refers to romantic jealousy and possessiveness, but it can also describe a desire to monopolize resources, attention, or opportunities.

Common collocations

  • 独占欲(どくせんよく)が強(つよ)い (to be possessive)
  • 独占欲(どくせんよく)を抑(おさ)える (to control one's possessiveness)
  • 独占欲(どくせんよく)にかられる (to be driven by possessiveness)

Related Words

Compare: 所有欲(しょゆうよく) (desire for possession)
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