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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.
独占欲が強い。
He/she is very possessive.
恋人への独占欲を抑えられない。
I can't control my possessiveness toward my partner.
独占欲が強すぎると人間関係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 is a compound of 独占 (monopoly) and 欲 (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:
- 独占欲が強い (to be possessive)
- 独占欲を抑える (to control one's possessiveness)
- 独占欲にかられる (to be driven by possessiveness)