欲張り

よくばり
Alternative writings: 欲ばり
JLPT:N2
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1

Greediness; the quality of wanting more than one needs, or a person who is greedy.

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彼は欲張りで、いつも人の分まで取ってしまう。

He's greedy and always takes more than his share.

欲張りすぎるとチャンスを逃すことがある。

Being too greedy can sometimes make you miss opportunities.

子どもが欲張りになるのは成長の一部だが教える必要がある。

Children becoming a bit greedy is part of growing up, but it needs to be taught/managed.

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