欲張(よくば)り

よくばり
noun, na-adjective
greedy; greedy person
descriptive
See also: 欲張(よくば)る (verb form)
1. greedy; greedy person
Describes someone who wants more than their fair share, or the quality of being greedy. Used both as a noun referring to a greedy person and as a na-adjective meaning greedy.
あの子(こ)は欲張(よくば)りだ。
That kid is greedy.
欲張(よくば)りな人(ひと)は嫌(きら)われる。
Greedy people are disliked.
もう十分(じゅうぶん)もらったのに、まだ欲張(よくば)りなことを言(い)っている。
Even though you've already received plenty, you're still saying greedy things.

Usage

欲張(よくば)り can function as both a noun (a greedy person) and a na-adjective (欲張(よくば)りな). It carries a mildly negative connotation but is common in everyday speech, including when teasing someone lightheartedly.

Common collocations

  • 欲張(よくば)りな人(ひと) (a greedy person)
  • 欲張(よくば)りなことを言(い)う (to say greedy things)
  • 欲張(よくば)りすぎる (to be too greedy)

Related words

The verb 欲張(よくば)る means "to be greedy" or "to want too much." 貪欲(どんよく) is a more formal and stronger term for greed.

Related Words

Synonym: 貪欲(どんよく) (greed (formal, stronger))
Antonym: 無欲(むよく) (selfless, ungreedy)
Compare: けちんぼ (cheapskate, miser)
Compare: 強欲(ごうよく) (greedy, avaricious)
Compare: 欲深(よくふか)い (greedy)
Compare: 金銭欲(きんせんよく) (greed for money)
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Added 2026.3.9 9:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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