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.
あの子は欲張りだ。
That kid is greedy.
欲張りな人は嫌われる。
Greedy people are disliked.
もう十分もらったのに、まだ欲張りなことを言っている。
Even though you've already received plenty, you're still saying greedy things.
USAGE:
欲張り can function as both a noun (a greedy person) and a na-adjective (欲張りな). It carries a mildly negative connotation but is common in everyday speech, including when teasing someone lightheartedly.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 欲張りな人 (a greedy person)
- 欲張りなことを言う (to say greedy things)
- 欲張りすぎる (to be too greedy)
RELATED WORDS:
The verb 欲張る means "to be greedy" or "to want too much." 貪欲 is a more formal and stronger term for greed.